Job Description

Join Yazaki. Connect to the future.

Country: Portugal (PT)

City: Ovar

Worksite / Location: Ovar Plant

Job Function: CFO_Energy Systems

Job Discipline:

Job Family: ML

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Energy Systems Technical Manager in our plant in [[location]].

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Organization Building

Build, structure, and lead the European technical team (engineering, applications, service), Ensure full technical capability to support:

• Water Absorption Chillers
• Auxiliary HVAC systems (cooling towers, heat recovery, controls, hydraulics)
• Define technical processes, standards, service procedures, and documentation
• Lead technical training and capability development for internal teams and partners
• Coordinate closely with Japan for:

Technical alignment

Product customization

Knowledge transfer and escalation

Customer & Market Interface (HVAC & Industrial Clients)

Act as the senior technical interface with customers, including:

• Industrial sites
• OEMs
• Energy and utility-related clients
• Support commercial discussions with:
• HVAC system architecture input
• Absorption chiller selection and sizing
• Integration into existing thermal systems
• Lead technical assessments, feasibility studies, and system validation
• Ensure reliable technical delivery throughout project lifecycle

Service & Maintenance Network Setup

Manage relationships with:

• HVAC distributors and system integrators
• Local service providers and engineering firms
• Internal engineering teams and HQ experts
• Build a reliable, multi-country technical partner ecosystem
• Ensure alignment across commercial, technical, and service stakeholders

Operational & Strategic Contribution

• Define the technical roadmap for absorption chiller deployment in Europe
• Support scaling of HVAC operations across multiple countries
• Identify and mitigate technical, service, and operational risks
• Contribute to product and service strategy based on European market needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering / HVAC
• Experience in WFC
• Experience 5-8 years with areas:

Technical or engineering roles

Strong experience in HVAC industry (mandatory)

Water Absorption Chillers (mandatory)

Industrial cooling and thermal systems

• Demonstrated experience in setting up service and maintenance networks
• Extensive customer-facing technical experience
• Prior exposure to matrix, JV, or multi-stakeholder environments preferred
• Experience operating in multi-country / international environments
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in English.
• Microsoft tools.
• Availability to travel

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.

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