Engineer

Job Title: Thermal Performance Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Job Description:

The Thermal Performance Engineer will ensure that vehicle functional objectives are achieved and will recommend actions to the Product team.
The selected candidate will conduct reviews of functional systems (simulation and testing), cooling systems status with program chiefs, development test planning with lab engineers, and annual hot trip execution for assigned programs.
The Engineer will also lead the communications and reporting of issues which include status updates and driving issue resolution!
The Thermal Performance Engineer will be responsible for proactive planning and tracking of vehicle validation, active support of aero/thermal attributes, and DVP&R test and reporting!
The engineer will occasionally be required to interact with members of the exterior styling studio.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
We are looking 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Chauffeur's License or willingness and ability to get one (Good to Have)
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:
Experience with thermal development, HVAC, or cooling systems
Experience with data acquisition systems
Experience with drive cell / wind tunnel testing
Experience working with and directing bargaining unit mechanics
Ability to work with cross functional teams
Proven ability to lead teams
Always eager to learn and improve.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Main Job Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Thermal System Instrumentation and testing
2. BEV & ICE Vehicle thermal system diagnosis and troubleshooting
3. BEV Energy consumption solutions

Preferred Qualifications
1. Understanding of thermal systems
2. Understanding of heat transfer
3. Understanding of Testing and instrumentation

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
Vehicle Testing 4
Data acquisition 4
Thermal Drive Cycles 4
Vehicle Demand Energy 3
BEV Range experience 2

ABOUT Ztek:

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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected] Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.