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System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin ...

System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin ...

System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin

Thermal Management Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin ...

We are seeking a Thermal Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of thermal management systems for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with ...

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We are seeking a Thermal Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of thermal management systems for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with ...

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We are seeking a Thermal Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of thermal management systems for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with ...

Good knowledge of Air conditioning components and systems is preferred. Advanced knowledge of fundamental solid mechanics, automotive thermal management and/or thermodynamics. Good knowledge of SPC ...

In this role, you will contribute to system-level thermal management solutions, leveraging simulation tools and hands-on laboratory testing to bring high-performance products from concept to ...

$62K - $85K/yr

As a Lead Engineer - Propulsion System Thermal Management, you will lead the design, development, validation, and production support of locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems.

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Thermal Management Engineer

Novi, MI • On-site

The Shyft Group
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


The Shyft Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Weare seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design, simulation, andintegration of advanced thermal management systems for our electric vehicle(EV) platform. In this role, you will be responsible for developing efficientheating and cooling solutions across the entire high-voltagepowertrain-including battery packs, electric drive units (motors andinverters), power electronics, and cabin HVAC. You will work closely withcross-functional design, software, and validation teams to maximize energyefficiency, optimize battery life, extend vehicle range, and ensure strictcompliance with safety standards.

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:
System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin
Part Release: CAD design of thermal systems and components, packaging studies, routing
Simulation & Analysis: Perform 1D and 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal analysis using tools like GT-Suite, or Ansys Fluent to evaluate fluid flow, heat transfer, and system power consumption
Component Specification: Select and specify thermal hardware, including chillers, electric compressors, high-voltage heaters, coolant pumps, and thermal interface materials
Control Strategy & Software: Collaborate with controls and embedded software teams to develop closed-loop thermal control algorithms and software logic
Testing & Validation: Plan and execute bench testing, environmental chamber tests, and track testing using data acquisition systems to validate thermal models against real-world performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, electrical, and vehicle integration teams to resolve packaging constraints and manage mass/cost trade-offs
Supplier Management: Work with component suppliers and Tier-1 vendors on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) phases


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