EMAT Thermal Performance Engineer

Job Title: EMAT Thermal Performance Engineer
Job location: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire



Job Summary:

• 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.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• We are looking 3+ 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

• Vehicle Thermal System Instrumentation and testing
• BEV & ICE Vehicle thermal system diagnosis and troubleshooting
• BEV Energy consumption solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of thermal systems
• Understanding of heat transfer
• Understanding of Testing and instrumentation

Mandatory Skills:

• Vehicle Testing 3
• Data acquisition 3
• EPA Drive Cycles 2
• Vehicle Demand Energy 2
• BEV Range experience 2