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Company Description

ZYD Energy, Inc. (https://www.locus-integration.com/) is an innovative start-up delivering advanced solutions for building decarbonization. We develop intelligent control and optimization solutions that make water heating systems smarter, cleaner, and grid-interactive. Our technology development has been supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission, reflecting our commitment to innovation and scalable climate solutions. We are currently transitioning from R&D to commercial deployment.


Water heating is one of the largest energy loads in buildings—and a major source of emissions. Our platform integrates heat pump water heaters with thermal energy storage through advanced controls, real-time monitoring, and energy management algorithms. The result: lower energy costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced grid reliability.


In addition to advanced control solutions, our platform provides performance monitoring and fault detection through intelligent data analytics. These capabilities enable long-term system performance tracking, diagnostics, and continuous optimization services, extending value beyond initial deployment and supporting sustained operational efficiency.


Position Summary

We are seeking a Junior Product Engineer to support the deployment and continuous improvement of our intelligent water heating control platform. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in advanced controls, hardware and software integration, building energy systems, and field installation.

The position combines product engineering, field deployment, and software-based analytics. The engineer will help developing Python-based tools for optimization controls, performance monitoring, and data analysis while supporting installation and commissioning of water heating systems and control equipment in the field.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and deployment of intelligent control systems for heat pump water heaters and thermal energy storage systems
  • Contribute to improvements in control algorithms, software tools, hardware components, and system integration
  • Perform in field installation, commissioning, and testing
  • Test, improve, and develop Python-based tools and web applications for data processing, visualization, performance analysis, and fault detection and diagnostics
  • Support laboratory and field testing of water heating systems and control technologies
  • Assist with development of product specifications and engineering documentation
  • Support preparation of technical reports, documentation, and product updates


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Physics, or a related field
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or research experience acceptable)
  • Programming experience in Python for engineering applications
  • Willingness to participate in field installations and system commissioning
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate findings into engineering insights
  • Interest in building energy technologies and decarbonization solutions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced small startup environment


Desired Attributes

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Hands-on and practical mindset – Comfortable working both in the office and in the field
  • Adaptability in a startup environment
  • Collaborative team player
  • Mission-driven – Motivated to contribute to technologies that support building decarbonization and a more sustainable energy system.