Thermal Systems Engineer

Ford • Long Beach, CA

1h

About The Position

You will lead the design, development, and integration of fluid-based thermal management loops. Lead the architecture, design, and development of coolant subsystems that interact with HV battery, drive unit, power electronics, refrigeration, and HVAC components. Define detailed thermal and hydraulic performance specifications for individual components (e.g., pumps, valves, heat exchangers, fans, hoses, degas bottles, etc.) within the coolant subsystem. Work with application engineers to evaluate and select appropriate components based on performance requirements, cost, packaging constraints, and reliability targets. Develop, calibrate, and maintain high-fidelity plant models that accurately simulate thermal and hydraulic behavior of the subsystem's components. Conduct detailed thermal and fluidic analysis to ensure components meet specified performance targets under various operating conditions. Collaborate with test engineers to define and execute component and subsystem characterization tests to validate and refine plant models. Work closely with the Design Engineers to ensure component designs meet thermal and mechanical requirements, and with the Controls Engineer who will use the plant models for algorithm development. Ensure traceability between high-level system requirements and detailed component specifications. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4 This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 . Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in thermal system design or component engineering.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles.
• Experience with physical system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for model development.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN) for controlling smart pumps and valves.
• Strong collaborative skills to work across hardware and software teams in a fast-paced EV development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of fluid-based thermal management loops.
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of coolant subsystems that interact with HV battery, drive unit, power electronics, refrigeration, and HVAC components.
• Define detailed thermal and hydraulic performance specifications for individual components (e.g., pumps, valves, heat exchangers, fans, hoses, degas bottles, etc.) within the coolant subsystem.
• Work with application engineers to evaluate and select appropriate components based on performance requirements, cost, packaging constraints, and reliability targets.
• Develop, calibrate, and maintain high-fidelity plant models that accurately simulate thermal and hydraulic behavior of the subsystem's components.
• Conduct detailed thermal and fluidic analysis to ensure components meet specified performance targets under various operating conditions.
• Collaborate with test engineers to define and execute component and subsystem characterization tests to validate and refine plant models.
• Work closely with the Design Engineers to ensure component designs meet thermal and mechanical requirements, and with the Controls Engineer who will use the plant models for algorithm development.
• Ensure traceability between high-level system requirements and detailed component specifications.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees