Lead Engineer – Propulsion System Thermal Management
Core
Design, development, validation, and production support of ventilation systems for diesel-electric, battery-electric, and hybrid locomotive platforms, as well as off-highway vehicle applications.
Role type
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion Thermal Management)
Builds
Ventilation systems, blowers, filters, ducting, bellows, louvers, and airflow management devices for rail and off-highway vehicles.
Domain
Rail transportation and off-highway vehicle thermal management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, airflow management, CAD software, CFD analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, Design for Manufacturing, laboratory testing, field validation
Preferred skills
Experience with HVAC or fluid systems in rail, heavy equipment, off-highway, automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications
Technologies
CAD, CFD analysis tools
Responsibilities
Define airflow, thermal, mechanical, and packaging requirements for ventilation systems; Select and integrate ventilation system components; Perform airflow, pressure-drop, thermal, and mechanical analyses; Lead ventilation system deliverables for assigned programs; Collaborate with suppliers for component development and qualification; Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with limited supervision