Battery Systems Thermal Engineer

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.

Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

Lead thermal battery systems and sub-systems design, development, and delivery to meet project timelines

Decompose battery system requirements into thermal sub-system and component-level requirements

Develop and support verification, virtual verification (simulation), validation, and integration strategies, including testing from prototype to homologation for the complete thermal system

Review thermal and hydraulic simulation reports and propose corrective or improvement actions to the development team

Support the derivation of the technical and functional safety concept for the thermal system

Conduct thermal system and design reviews, DFMEA, and risk analyses

Review technical drawings and production documentation for thermal systems and components

Conduct root cause analysis at thermal system and component levels

Provide support to assembly and testing teams during thermal product operations

Contribute to ongoing thermal product and process improvement

Ensure thermal system product conformity to applicable standards and industry best practices

Drive product safety through analytical and risk-assessed approaches

Lead technically focused meetings related to thermal systems

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive systems or industrial experience in a complex multidisciplinary product environment

Experience with HV battery systems and knowledge of lithium-based battery cell system design

Understanding of Systems / Requirements Engineering and related tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, JAMA)

Familiarity with PLM systems (3

Dx, Team Centre, Creo) and knowledge of the project life cycle from R&D to series production

Experience in product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering best practices

Knowledge of safe working practices for HV systems, applicable legislation, and homologation standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Strong command of English (written and spoken)

Extensive experience in systems engineering, research, and development

Ability to challenge experts, consultants, and senior stakeholders using a systematic, first-principles approach

Solid knowledge of battery cell management

Proven experience in thermal system design and management

Understanding of electro-mechanical components and their integration

Familiarity with automotive standards and regulatory frameworks

Prior experience in the automotive industry

Experience as a system owner of thermal components within HV battery systems

What we are like and what we offer

• Working on exciting projects in a high-performance environment pushing the limits, moving science forward while working with the global automotive manufacturers on developing the latest automotive technology.
• Flexible working hours – align with your manager and work on your own schedule.
• Educational…