Thermal Performance Engineer Automotive EV

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC•Palo Alto, CA

54d•$35 - $40

About The Position

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking a Thermal Performance Engineer to join its Electric Vehicle team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role focuses on designing, developing, and validating thermal management systems for electric vehicle platforms, addressing challenges that affect vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. The engineer will work on thermal modeling, testing, and integration across EV battery, motor, and power electronics systems in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in thermal engineering within the automotive or EV industry.
Proficiency with thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent CFD software.
Hands-on experience with battery thermal management, HVAC, or powertrain cooling systems.
Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics principles.
Experience with vehicle-level testing and data acquisition systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate thermal management systems for electric vehicle platforms.
Conduct thermal modeling and simulation to optimize battery, motor, and power electronics cooling.
Perform thermal performance testing, data analysis, and root cause investigations.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers on EV thermal integration.
Support development of battery thermal management systems, including liquid cooling and heat pump strategies.
Drive design improvements through CFD analysis, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and customer stakeholders.