INNOVATIVE TECH Verified
Technology
Thermal Performance Engineer Automotive EV
Plano, TXOnsiteFull Time$35–$40 /hrPosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Thermal Engineering
- battery thermal management
- HVAC
- powertrain cooling systems
- vehicle-level testing
- data acquisition systems
Nice to have
- CFD analysis
- bench testing
- vehicle-level validation
Role summary
Innovative Tech Solutions Inc seeks a Thermal Performance Engineer for its Electric Vehicle team in Auburn Hills, MI. This role involves designing, developing, and validating thermal management systems for EV platforms, conducting thermal modeling and simulation, and performing thermal performance testing. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support BTMS development, and drive design improvements using CFD analysis and testing. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related engineering field and 3+ years of automotive/EV thermal engineering experience are required, along with proficiency in CFD software and hands-on experience with thermal systems.
Benefits:
Responsibilities:
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Help or transport service
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate thermal management systems for electric vehicle platforms
- Conduct thermal modeling and simulation to optimize battery, motor, and power electronics cooling
- Perform thermal performance testing, data analysis, and root cause investigations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers on EV thermal integration
- Support development of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) including liquid cooling and heat pump strategies
- Drive design improvements through CFD analysis, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and customer stakeholders
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in thermal engineering within the automotive or EV industry
- Proficiency in thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent CFD software
- Hands-on experience with battery thermal management, HVAC, or powertrain cooling systems
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics principles
- Experience with vehicle-level testing and data acquisition systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and collaborative mindset
