Job Description

Webasto Thermo & Comfort UK Ltd is a market‑leading provider of heating, cooling, and refrigeration solutions for all types of vehicles. We are seeking to appoint an Applications Engineer to join our established team of professionals. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving sales growth, strengthening financial performance, and expanding our presence across both existing and emerging market segments.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

• Develop, validate, and refine application solutions for heating and air conditioning systems, in automotive / leisure applications.
• Manage project delivery by coordinating workflows, prioritising tasks, and ensuring all customer timelines and milestones are consistently achieved including documentation, validation and final release.
• Apply strong knowledge of automotive electrical systems, including battery technologies, to support system integration and overall vehicle performance.
• Perform advanced thermal and HVAC calculations to accurately specify system requirements and recommend solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, confidently presenting system designs, explaining complex concepts, and responding to customer queries with clarity and professionalism.

This is what you bring to us:

• Technically qualified professional with a background in automotive engineering (Bus, Truck, Off-Highway, or EV), supported by hands-on experience in practical engineering environments.
• Strong expertise in thermal systems, including air conditioning, fuel-operated heaters, and electrical heating technologies, with additional knowledge of high-voltage (400–800V) and low-voltage (12/24V) systems.
• Customer-focused and adaptable, with a willingness to travel to client sites to support meetings, installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical assistance.
• Effective communicator and team player, confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels while also capable of working independently and making informed project decisions.
• Organised and responsible professional, proficient in MS Office tools, fluent in written and spoken English, and certified in refrigerant handling (F-Gas), ensuring compliance and high standards of work.

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Richard Stoakes, Richard.stoakes@webasto.com

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