About Our Client

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing leader with over 150 years of history, operating across 55 countries with approximately 190,000 employees worldwide. Their tire division is one of the largest in the world, delivering innovative solutions across car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tire segments. They are committed to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility. This is a hybrid role based in Timișoara, Romania.

About the Role

We are looking for an HVAC Engineer to ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient supply of all utilities for tire production at a large-scale manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on technical ownership role for an experienced HVAC engineer who combines deep knowledge of air treatment, cooling, and energy systems with a proactive maintenance mindset and strong cross-departmental collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, safe, and efficient supply of all utilities supporting tire production

• Act as technical owner for the full functionality of air treatment systems, including cold plasma technology, and provide direct operational support in the HVAC area

• Define maintenance measures and strategies; build and manage OPEX and CAPEX requirements

• Support the commissioning of new equipment

• Participate in hotline and on-call duty; ensure rapid and safe response to breakdowns

• Ensure alignment with key stakeholders across Production, ESH (Environment, Safety and Health), and Controlling

• Propose and implement maintenance strategies, spare parts planning, and improvement initiatives

• Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on HVAC and utility systems

• Drive continuous improvement with a focus on safety, reliability, energy efficiency, cost control, and production continuity

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Automation Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in HVAC engineering — chillers, cooling water, ventilation, heating, and energy optimisation

• Advanced knowledge of power distribution, gas, steam, water, compressed air, vacuum, cooling, and air treatment systems

• Experience in complex or large-scale industrial projects

• Familiarity with Automation, BMS, SCADA, and metering/monitoring systems

• Experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

• Strong knowledge of legal, safety, and environmental standards applicable to HVAC and utilities

• Minimum B2 English language skills

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across multiple departments

Nice To Have

• Experience in a tire or automotive manufacturing environment

• Background in energy optimisation projects at industrial scale

• Experience with cold plasma or advanced air treatment systems

• Familiarity with large-scale utility infrastructure in a production setting

What's Offered

• 13th salary

• Performance bonus

• Christmas and Easter bonus

• Seniority bonus

• Flexible working time and home office options (hybrid model)

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Comprehensive health and wellness package: life assurance, private health and dental insurance, sport activities, canteen access, 24/7 psychological helpline

• Various discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, and more)

• Relocation bonus for candidates based outside Timișoara

• Professional development opportunities in both technical and leadership areas

• International work environment with travel opportunities