Thermal Design Engineer

Wakefield Thermal • Nashua, NH

2d • $94,340 - $141,510

About The Position

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Thermal Design Engineer will be a technical resource for both internal and external stakeholders as it relates to the design of our various, highly technical product offerings in the thermal design space. This position is a key partner within the New Product Introduction group and is a highly respected and collaborative position with tremendous opportunity for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering, advanced degree highly desirable.
• 3-5 + year’s work experience in a similar role (product development) within a disciplined manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop schedules for new product releases, set milestones, assess & mitigate risks, develop action plans, coordinate activities and drive results within cross-functional teams
• Advanced SolidWorks skills to include part/assembly modeling and drawing creation (Thermal simulation a plus).
• A project leader with solid and proven project management skills.
• Proven analytical skills and sound structured approach.
• A high energy, team player who is disciplined and methodical in their approach to their work.

Nice To Haves

• Thermal simulation a plus

Responsibilities

• In support of the pioneer status for the Wakefield Thermal Brand, develop targeted products for various market segments and introduce these new products into distribution sales channel, including the identification of new products, and expansion of existing products.
• Responsible for the generation of technical documentation.
• Liaise with purchasing to support new vendor development and existing vendor support. Support vendor qualifications and analyze their ability to meet requirements of new and existing products.
• Research and recommend replacement/substitutions in the event of obsoletion or lack of availability.
• Research and stay abreast of market trends within the thermal design space and leverage this data to support competitive, and forward-thinking design work and product offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level