Senior Engineer

At Gentherm, we say, “It’s about the person.” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do.

As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.

We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.

SENIOR ENGINEER

IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY

​​Gentherm is expanding its business portfolio beyond the traditional automotive sector and into new markets. To support this strategic growth, the Advanced Engineering department is seeking a multidisciplinary engineer with strong mechanical and electrical/electronic expertise to help rapidly design, develop, and prototype innovative solutions for potential customers.

This role will focus on the electro-mechanical integration of thermal and pneumatic comfort systems into products across diverse industries, including automotive seating, commercial trucks, two-wheelers, and medical applications. While our portfolio is broad, our core mission remains consistent: to create products that positively impact people. Whether through enhancing comfort or delivering measurable health benefits, our goal is to provide best-in-class user experiences and outcomes. ​

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and integrate electro-mechanical systems combining pneumatics, thermal technologies, sensors, and embedded controls.
• Create and interpret 3D CAD models, schematics, and system architecture diagrams.
• Develop scripts and software using LabVIEW, MATLAB or Python for data acquisition, visualization, and performance analysis.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for performance, reliability, and safety compliance.
• Plan and execute validation protocols, including environmental, thermal cycling, airflow, and pressure testing.
• Design and implement real-time control algorithms (e.g., PID loops) for thermal and pneumatic regulation.
• Program and troubleshoot microcontrollers, PLCs, and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, R&D, and manufacturing teams throughout development and launch.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities for safety-critical applications.
• Prepare design specifications, test plans, validation reports, and maintain compliant design history files.
• Troubleshoot field and production issues, implementing efficiency, responsiveness, and cost improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, CE, UL, FDA as applicable) and company quality systems.
• Track project progress, manage technical risks, and support Agile or stage-gate development processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of proven experience in component-level integration, validation, and testing.
• Strong grasp of engineering first principles for problem-solving and design optimization.
• Hands-on expertise in PCB schematic and layout design using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.
• Proficient with CAD modeling and design (SolidWorks preferred).
• Skilled in creating, interpreting, and troubleshooting wiring diagrams.
• 2+ years of experience in data acquisition and analysis using MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, Python, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, IBM Jazz) to drive project efficiency.
• Background in the medical device industry (not required, but highly valued).
• Expert-level knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, LIN, USB, Ethernet, etc.) and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Proficiency in airflow measurement and analysis, including use of CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and CFD simulation software (ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, Siemens StarCCM).

NICE TO KNOW

TRAVEL: Possible (<25%)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBLITIES: None

COMPETENCIES:

Deliver Results

• Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver.

Drive Change

• Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change.

Build Capability

• Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals.

Cultivate Innovation

• Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT (US)

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.