Senior Thermal and Fluidics Systems Engineer (CEA)

• Design and engineer controlled environment systems for plant growth, covering air, water, nutrients, and thermal regulation
• Engineer irrigation and fertigation systems including dosing, recirculation, filtration, and water treatment
• Design air handling and gas management systems for temperature, relative humidity, CO2, O2, and airflow control
• Engineer thermal management for enclosures, canopy, and root zones
• Perform mass and energy balances for air, water, and nutrients at system level
• Define sensors, actuators, and control strategies for environmental regulation
• Produce P&IDs, sizing calculations, and technical specifications
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing, and performance optimization

• Degree in mechanical, chemical, process, or environmental engineering
• 6+ years of experience in controlled environment systems, CEA, HVAC, or industrial fluid processes
• Strong expertise in thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, and process control
• Hands-on experience with irrigation, fertigation, hydroponic or aeroponic systems
• Experience with air treatment, humidity control, and gas handling systems
• Ability to carry systems from design to commissioning and operational tuning
• Comfortable working close to hardware and multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent in English, French is a plus

Equal Opportunity
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