Product Development Engineer II

Modine Manufacturing Company•Racine, WI

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

Individuals in this position would be responsible for the development of new or modified Battery Thermal Management systems (BTMS), Passenger Thermal Management Systems (PTMS), Electronics Cooling Package (ECP) technologies and components for Electric Vehicles (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). A typical BTMS would consist of heat exchangers & electric components like compressors, heater, coolant pumps, E-fans, sensors, a wire harness and master controller. A typical ECP would consist of heat exchangers like a radiator for electronics cooling and condenser for cabin cooling, E-fans, a wire harness and master controller.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with limited work experience or 4-7 years equivalent experience in the specified engineering discipline.
A basic understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and 2-phase refrigerant systems is required.
Knowledge of structural design, manufacturing processes, and computer methods are necessary.
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of high voltage and low voltage electrical components are desired.
Prior experience in the EV market and/or thermal management system design would be preferred.
CAD software (Creo or similar), KULI, and computer programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS), Passenger Thermal Management Systems (PTMS), and Electronics Colling Package (ECP) system concepts
Develop new and/or modified electric components like compressors, heaters, coolant pumps, coolant valves, e-fan, sensors, etc.
Specify test requirements and analyze test results on assigned products to validate performance and durability of new and revised designs.
Determine design alternatives and optimize for cost, durability, performance, and/or manufacturability goals.
Interact with application, electrical, manufacturing, materials, virtual technology, CAD design, cost estimating, and sales personnel along with manufacturing plants, test labs, and suppliers to develop new designs.
Plan and manage prototype builds and validation testing to ensure the new product goals have been met.
Maintain project financials within approved expenditures and be accountable for cost overruns requiring justification and approval for additional expenditures.
Develop, release and maintain documentation including models, drawings, specifications, and predictive computer modeling tools for newly developed products
Support Value Add, Value Engineer activities for continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities in the plants
Support problem resolution for production programs and new launches
Support diagnosis and resolution of product issues as needed following the 8D process.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more.
Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
401k Retirement plan and company paid match
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Short Term Disability (company paid)
Long Term Disability
Competitive time-off policies
Tuition Reimbursement