Mechanical Design Engineer Thermal Systems

Location: Hayward, CA(Onsite)

Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Thermal Systems Team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automotive product design and development, with a strong focus on thermal systems and components, including HVAC modules, ducts, hoses, heat exchangers, and related cooling systems.

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and releasing thermal components while working closely with CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams to ensure optimal thermal performance, manufacturability, quality, and durability.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop thermal systems and components including:

HVAC Modules

Air Ducts

Hoses

Heat Exchangers

Cooling Modules

Thermal Management Components

Lead product design and development activities from concept through production release.

Design and develop injection molded plastic components and metal components, including:

Material selection

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

DFA considerations

Tooling feasibility

Perform thermal performance evaluations and support thermal simulations under various operating conditions.

Review and interpret CAE reports and collaborate with CAE teams to implement design improvements.

Create And Maintain

3D CAD models

2D drawings

BOMs

Engineering release documentation

Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and issue resolution activities.

Troubleshoot thermal performance issues throughout product development and production phases.

Work closely with suppliers to review designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing feasibility, and validation requirements.

Participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change activities.

Ensure compliance with automotive standards, quality requirements, and engineering best practices.

Release designed components as part of the product development process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in Automotive Thermal Systems Design.

Proven Experience In

HVAC Modules

Air Duct Systems

Hoses

Heat Exchangers

Automotive Cooling Components

Strong Knowledge Of

Heat Transfer

Fluid Dynamics

Thermal Management Systems

Experience With

Injection Molded Plastic Components

Metal Components

Material Selection

DFM/DFA

Tooling Considerations

Strong Understanding Of

GD&T

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Product Development Process

Experience supporting prototype builds and validation activities.

Mandatory Technical Skills

CATIA V6 Expert Level

Automotive Product Design & Development

HVAC & Thermal Systems Design

Injection Molded Plastic Components

Metal Component Design

DFM / DFA

CAE Report Interpretation

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with automotive development processes and product release cycles.

Knowledge Of

DFMEA

DVP&R

APQP

Validation & Testing Processes

Experience working with suppliers and global cross-functional teams.

Experience troubleshooting thermal system and cooling performance issues.

Strong verbal and written communication

Veridian Tech Solutions, Inc.

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