Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal
Core
Own the physical design of thermal hardware (coolant loops, refrigeration/heat-pump circuits, HVAC/climate) for electric vehicles, translating performance targets into robust, manufacturable components.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (thermal systems)
Builds
Thermal system hardware and assemblies for electric vehicles (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453590775-mechanical-design-engineer-thermal-at-ford)
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle Thermal Management
Required skills
3D CAD (CATIA, NX, 3DEXPERIENCE), GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA), heat transfer fundamentals, fluid dynamics, pressure-system fundamentals
Preferred skills
EV thermal management systems experience, refrigeration/HVAC hardware design, actuator/valve-driven hardware, DFMEA, DVP&R
Technologies
CATIA, NX, 3DEXPERIENCE, CFD, FEA
Responsibilities
Design thermal hardware across coolant, refrigeration, and HVAC subsystems from concept to production; Package and route thermal hardware resolving space and interface constraints; Translate thermal and hydraulic performance targets into physical geometry; Develop designs optimized for manufacturing processes (molding, brazing, stamping); Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis; Support structural, flow, thermal, and durability analysis; Create detailed part and assembly drawings and manage engineering changes.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)
