Thermal Engineer​/Mechanical Engineer

Position: Thermal Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer
Required Education

• Degree Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Engineering.

• Advanced Degree Option:
Open to a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.

• Experience Level: 8-10+ years of experience required (internships do not count toward this total).

• Disqualification:
No 2-year degrees accepted.

Required Skills
1. Battery Module/Pack Thermal Design:
Proven experience specifically in designing thermal systems for battery modules.
2. Thermal System Integration:
Ability to integrate thermal components effectively within the overall battery system.
3. Analytical Tools:
Proficiency with CFD and thermal simulation software such as FlowEFD, Ansys, or Star-CCM+.

Additional Technical Skills (Required):

• Thermal Engineering principles.

• Mechanical Engineering design fundamentals.

• Advanced ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.

• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Previous experience with CAD software.

Soft Skills (Required):

• Team player:
Must collaborate daily with on-site teams.

• Self-motivated:
Ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Willingness:
Open to taking on diverse tasks and seeing them through.

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Detail-oriented with strong leadership and mentoring skills.

• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.

Disqualifiers / Red Flags:

• Candidates who present themselves as the "Master" or ultimate expert of Thermal System design.

• Candidates requesting remote work (this is an On-Site Full Time role).

Job Responsibilities

• Design & Development:
Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and mechanical devices, with a specific focus on thermal systems for battery modules.

• Concept Maturation:
Mature ongoing thermal system designs and take them through the drawing release and production phases.

• Continuous Improvement:
Develop new concepts and seek continuous design improvement for thermal efficiency and performance.

• Innovation Support:
Support new technology development initiatives related to battery thermal management.

• Product Ownership:
Take extreme ownership of parts from the initial design and manufacture stage through to production release.

• Analysis & Feasibility:
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

• Troubleshooting:
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to maintenance crews.

• Oversight:
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

• Technical Support:
Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information to relevant teams.