Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Thermal Management

📋 Description

• Define core cooling components: chillers, radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers.
• Architect cooling systems for engines, motors, batteries, lasers, and more.
• Perform thermal load analysis, pressure drops, and heat tradeoffs.
• Design coolant routing, hoses, fittings for rugged agricultural use.
• Use CAD and analytical tools for thermal, structural, and vibration sim.
• Lead thermal validation testing and field data correlation.
• Support prototypes, field trials, and production issue resolution.
• Act as Responsible Engineer or thermal subsystem owner with suppliers.

🎯 Requirements

• 6–15 years designing/validating automotive/agricultural thermal systems.
• CAD (SolidWorks) and Ansys CFD or equivalent thermal tools.
• Deep experience with radiators, oil coolers, chillers, pumps, fans.
• Experience integrating thermal hardware into vehicles (packaging, mounting).
• Knowledge of automotive/agricultural durability and validation testing.
• Familiarity with supplier thermal data, test reports, maps.
• Experience as Responsible Engineer or IPT lead preferred.
• Willing to travel ~10% for production/field support.
• BS+ in Mechanical Engineering or related.

🎁 Benefits

• Base pay range: $125,000 – $145,000 USD.
• Competitive salaries and pre-IPO stock options.
• Medical, dental, vision for you and dependents.
• PPO or HDHP/HSA, Virtual Care, EAP included.
• 401(k), PTO, commuter benefits, life insurance.