Research Engineer Opportunities in Thermal Energy, IT Cloud Data Analysis and HVAC Control, and Water Heating

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a world leader in developing innovative indoor environmental systems and solutions for residential and commercial applications. As a global, leading green company, we are applying our technologies to contribute to a sustainable society. Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe B.V., the research centre of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Europe, develops leading edge technology to advance product performance.

Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe B.V. is focussed on development of renewable energy technology including energy systems and heat pumps for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVACS) in buildings.  Our aim is to enable net-zero climate targets via high efficiency, zero emission, renewable heating and energy systems. The research centre shares the location of the European HVACS manufacturing facility of Mitsubishi Electric in the heart of Scotland’s Central Belt, near the capital city, Edinburgh. Scotland is a modern, liberal country with a high standard of living, excellent arts and culture, magnificent wild landscapes and a strong tradition in world-leading science, technology and engineering, including great pioneers such as Watt, Thomson and Maxwell.

Opportunities

We are now seeking Research Engineers to join the growing Environment & Energy Systems Division in our UK branch. Roles are available in diverse areas, including thermal energy management and storage, IT cloud data analysis and HVAC control, reliability of water heating circuit and components.

The company offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Medical & Dental Insurance (+ family), Life Insurance Cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Relocation support (£8,000), Flexible working, Subsidised restaurants, Patent application incentive awards.                

Holidays: 25 days (pro rata) in the first year; 27 days thereafter; plus national holidays.

Hours of Work: Full time (35 hrs per week)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Undertake applied research and development in the field of environment and energy systems.
• Develop technology for HVAC and integrated energy systems in European buildings, towards achievement of ZEB / ZEH.

AND

• (Thermal energy management)
• Develop thermal energy management and thermal storage technology for HVAC and building energy systems.
• OR (Data analysis and HVAC control):-
• Develop data processing and data analysis methods for data from HVAC and building equipment and systems, via cloud-connected IT platforms.
• Design and optimise control methods, control logic and control algorithms for HVAC and building systems.
• Develop software code to implement control methods and algorithms.
• OR (Reliability of water heating systems):-
• Analyse failures in material, devices, equipment and systems via microscopy, spectrometry and chemical measurement techniques.
• Determine root cause of failures in water circuits and water systems.
• Propose improvements in materials, processes and designs for components, equipment and systems to increase reliability and lifetime.
• Develop new technology to enhance the lifetime performance of water heating systems.

AND

• Evaluate performance of technology by experimental measurement.
• Process, analyse and interpret experimental data.
• Combine modelling and simulation results with experimental data.
• Display and describe results in reports and presentations.
• Co-ordinate collaborations with external technical partners, including universities.
• Capture the technology invented by preparing patent applications.
• Collaborate with global Mitsubishi Electric R&D laboratories, communicating research results, including via business trips within Europe and to Japan.

Skills & Experience required:

• Ph.D. in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science or mathematics.; MSc/MEng may be considered.
• A Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science or mathematics.
• At least 2 years post-qualification practical experience in an industrial or academic environment.

AND

Thermal energy management

• Expertise in thermal physics, including thermodynamics, thermofluids, refrigerant cycle, heat transfer, heat storage, heat recovery.
• Expertise in HVAC equipment and systems, including air-to-water heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, water circuit (hydronic) systems, heating systems, domestic hot water systems, heat exchanger.
• Expertise in energy systems, including, for example, renewable energy, solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, energy management, thermal energy management.
• Expertise in mechanical system prototyping.

OR

Data analysis and HVAC control:-

• Expertise in system control, for example, energy or heating, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC).
• Expertise in control, for example, control theory, control logic, control algorithms, optimisation.
• Expertise in systems, for example, system integration, energy systems.
• Expertise in cloud IT systems, for example, cloud data monitoring, cloud control.
• Expertise in software code development and programming, using, for example, C/C++, C#.

OR

Reliability of water heating systems:-

• Expertise in water chemistry or fouling, for example, water quality, scale deposition, metal corrosion.
• Expertise in material and failure analysis, for example, microscopy, spectrometry, electrochemistry, chemical composition analysis, metallurgical processes.
• Expertise in water systems, for example, water circuits including domestic hot water, water heating, heat exchangers, valves, pumps.
• Expertise in reliability engineering, for example, degradation mechanisms, failure modes, root cause determination, accelerated lifetime testing, predictive lifetime, failure rate, statistical analysis.

AND

• Expertise in experimental measurement, sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition, using, for example, National Instruments data loggers, LabView software.
• Expertise in data processing and data analysis, using, for example, Python or Matlab for data processing.
• Excellent oral communication skills and excellent written and verbal presentation skills in English for technical report writing and visual presentation.
• Excellent problem–solving and organizational skills and a desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to effectively apply all skills in a fast-paced challenging industrial research environment within a team of experienced professionals. Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Accurate and self-reliant with the ability to quickly pick up new ideas; logically approaches problems and effectively provides novel solutions.
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to work; ability to work to project plans and prioritise own tasks.
• Candidates with transferable skills from energy, automotive and process industries will be considered.
• Applicants should preferably be eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship under the Points Based System of employment visas.

Application Details:

Applicants must explicitly state their eligibility to remain and work in the UK, via nationality or work visa. Applications that do not disclose right to work information will not be considered.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, including a list of patent applications, accompanied by a cover letter, by 30^th August 2024, by clicking the apply button to email: recruitment@uk.merce.mee.com

If applying by email, ensure that the email subject line includes “Ref: EES-RE-2024-A”