EMEA Simulation & Design Specialist - Thermodynamics & HVACR Systems

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Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate-friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure, sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Simulation & Design Specialist - Thermodynamics & HVACR Systems to join our Thermal & Specialized Solutions team. This position can be performed remotely from Spain, Italy, Germany, France or Belgium.

Job summary

Are you passionate about thermodynamics, system modelling and the future of sustainable heating and cooling?

At Chemours, you will play a key role in helping OEMs and customers across Europe adapt HVACR, heat pump and refrigeration systems to the next generation of lower-GWP refrigerants. As regulations and market expectations continue to change, many manufacturers are facing complex technical questions: How will a new refrigerant behave in their system? What needs to change in the design? How do they maintain performance, safety and efficiency?

This is where your expertise comes in.

In this role, you will use advanced simulation and modelling tools such as Dymola, Modelica, MATLAB/Simulink and Python to model thermodynamic systems, validate performance and translate complex simulation outcomes into practical engineering recommendations. You will work closely with Technical Marketing, Product Development, Application Engineering, R&D, Sales, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs and OEM partners across Europe.

This is not a role where simulation is used only to confirm decisions that have already been made. You will help shape technical recommendations, support customer decision-making and contribute to the adoption of climate-friendly cooling and heating solutions.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, maintain and validate dynamic simulation models for heat pump, refrigeration, air conditioning and thermal management systems.
• Build and deploy simulation models using Dymola, Modelica, MATLAB/Simulink, Python and related engineering tools.
• Perform thermodynamic system simulations and optimization studies focused on energy efficiency, refrigerant selection, system performance, control strategies and safety considerations.
• Support OEMs and customers in understanding how Chemours refrigerants perform in their systems and what design changes may be required.
• Analyze laboratory, field-test and customer data to validate models and improve predictive accuracy.
• Evaluate compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, refrigerants, thermal storage systems and control architectures.
• Provide technical recommendations related to refrigerant glide, pressure and temperature behavior, system efficiency and performance trade-offs.
• Support the development, qualification and adoption of lower-GWP refrigerants and future HVACR system architectures.
• Collaborate with customers, OEMs, suppliers, engineering partners and research organizations across Europe.
• Prepare technical reports, simulation methodologies, engineering recommendations and customer-facing presentations.
• Provide simulation and thermodynamics expertise to Technical Marketing, Product Development, Commercial, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and identify emerging trends in heat pumps, refrigeration, air conditioning and thermal management technologies.

The following is required for this role:

Education requirements and/or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in simulation and modelling of thermodynamic systems.
• Relevant applied PhD experience may be considered, especially where the work involved practical system modelling, HVACR, heat pumps, refrigeration or energy systems.

Technical experience required

• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, refrigeration cycles, heat pump technology and HVACR systems.
• Hands-on experience with Dymola and/or Modelica simulation environments.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or similar engineering and scientific computing tools.
• Experience developing, validating and optimizing dynamic simulation models.
• Ability to connect simulation results with laboratory data, field measurements or customer system data.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable engineering recommendations.
• Good communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and remote team environment.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 20%, including occasional international travel within EMEA to visit customers, OEMs or internal teams.

The following is preferred for this role:

• PhD or advanced research background related to thermodynamics, HVACR systems, heat pumps, refrigeration, energy systems or thermal management technologies.
• Experience working with residential, commercial or industrial heat pump, refrigeration or HVACR OEMs.
• Knowledge of low-GWP refrigerants, future refrigerant technologies and European regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with digital twins, model-based systems engineering or advanced control strategies.
• Experience in customer-facing technical support, application engineering or technical marketing.
• Experience with industry standards, advocacy work or regulatory discussions.
• Additional language skills such as French, German, Italian, Spanish or Dutch.

What makes this role unique

This is a highly specialist role with real-world impact. You will help customers make complex technical decisions at a time when the HVACR market is changing quickly. Your work can support the transition to lower-GWP refrigerants, improved energy efficiency and safer, more sustainable heating and cooling systems.

You will be part of a small, collaborative EMEA team where your expertise will be highly visible. The role combines deep simulation work with practical engineering influence, customer interaction and close collaboration with colleagues in Europe and the US.

Compensation and benefits

Chemours offers competitive compensation and benefits, which may differ by country. The role is positioned at job level 25, with country-specific salary ranges and bonus opportunities. The maximum base salary budget for this role is currently up to €90,000, depending on country, experience and internal alignment.

As a general guide, hiring is typically targeted around the country-specific midpoint range, although final compensation will depend on location, experience, skills and market conditions. The current annual base salary ranges differ by country, with ranges provided for Spain, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany.

• Spain midpoint: €68.500,-
• Italy midpoint: €70.600,-
• France midpoint: €72.800,-
• Belgium midpoint: €98.350,-
• Germany midpoint €97.500,-

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – see above.
• Annual bonus opportunity, depending on country and plan eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, aligned to local country practices.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Remote working flexibility – the role is remote with up to 20% (inter)national travel.
• Career growth opportunities – the norm at Chemours.
• Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives.

We are a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing only on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Don’t meet every requirement?

At Chemours, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Research has shown that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity at Chemours.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."