Vehicle Thermal Test Engineer

EDAG Inc • Troy, MI

35d

About The Position

Who we are: The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in Engineering and Design Services, and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of products. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner. With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. This is how you will grow: The Thermal Test Engineer will lead physical testing activities for our EV thermal management systems. This role generates the empirical data that underpins all design and control decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of thermal measurement techniques, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with environmental testing (e.g., climatic chambers, wind tunnels).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with EV thermal management component and system testing.
• Familiarity with test automation software.

Responsibilities

• Full Vehicle Validation: Lead and execute comprehensive full vehicle thermal validation tests in environmental chambers, climatic wind tunnels, and on test tracks, simulating various real-world and extreme operating conditions.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis: Select, install, and calibrate appropriate instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters) and manage high-volume data acquisition systems. Analyze test data to assess performance, identify anomalies, and support root cause analysis.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed test plans, procedures, and reports summarizing test results, findings, and recommendations for various engineering teams.
• Troubleshooting: Provide critical empirical data and test expertise to support troubleshooting efforts across all thermal engineering disciplines.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and implement new testing methodologies, equipment, and processes to enhance testing capabilities and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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