We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Thermal Systems team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and developing thermal components such as heat exchangers, HVAC systems, plastic parts, and air ducting. You will play a key role in ensuring optimal thermal performance, efficiency, and durability of vehicle systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop thermal systems and components including HVAC modules, ducts, hoses, heat exchangers and related cooling components.
- Perform thermal analysis and simulations to validate system performance under various operating conditions
- Work on and design plastic and metal components, including material selection, design for manufacturability (DFM), and tooling considerations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAE, manufacturing, suppliers) to optimize designs
- Support, build and coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation of thermal systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve thermal performance issues during development and production phases
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical documentation
- Release the designed parts as part of the design and development activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in automotive thermal systems or related domain
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, heat exchangers, and air duct design
- Experience working with plastic components and injection molding processes
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks)
- Understanding of thermal and fluid dynamics principles
- Experience with CAE tools for thermal analysis is a plus
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with automotive development cycles and standards
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation processes
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional global teams
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
