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Thermal Management Engineer

Aebi Schmidt Group


Job Location:

Novi, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What youll do:

We are seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design simulation and integration of advanced thermal management systems for our electric vehicle (EV) this role you will be responsible for developing efficient heating and cooling solutions across the entire high-voltage powertrainincluding battery packs electric drive units (motors and inverters) power electronics and cabin HVAC. You will work closely with cross-functional design software and validation teams to maximize energy efficiency optimize battery life extend vehicle range and ensure strict compliance with safety standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks heat exchangers pumps valves and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery drive unit and passenger cabin
Part Release: CAD design of thermal systems and components packaging studies routing
Simulation & Analysis: Perform 1D and 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal analysis using tools like GT-Suite or Ansys Fluent to evaluate fluid flow heat transfer and system power consumption
Component Specification: Select and specify thermal hardware including chillers electric compressors high-voltage heaters coolant pumps and thermal interface materials
Control Strategy & Software: Collaborate with controls and embedded software teams to develop closed-loop thermal control algorithms and software logic
Testing & Validation: Plan and execute bench testing environmental chamber tests and track testing using data acquisition systems to validate thermal models against real-world performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical electrical and vehicle integration teams to resolve packaging constraints and manage mass/cost trade-offs
Supplier Management: Work with component suppliers and Tier-1 vendors on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) phases

What you need to be successful:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Thermal Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related discipline
Experience: 6 years of experience in thermal engineering within the automotive or electric vehicle industry
Technical Knowledge: Strong grounding in thermodynamics fluid mechanics convective heat transfer and vapor compression cycles
Simulation Tools: Hands-on proficiency with thermal/fluid CAE tools (e.g. GT-Suite STAR-CCM Ansys Fluent) and CAD platforms (CATIA SolidWorks or NX)
Testing: Demonstrated experience with data acquisition tools (e.g. CANoe Dewesoft MATLAB/Simulink) and environmental thermal testing protocols
Experience with HV EV battery thermal management heat pump system design or fast-charging thermal management
Why Aebi Schmidt Group
Our people are our greatest asset and your success is our success! Thats why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health financial security and work-life balanceso you can thrive both personally and professionally.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical Dental Vision HSA/FSA Wellness Plan
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with match Disability Life Insurance
  • Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement EAP Dependent Care
At Aebi Schmidt Group we dont just offer benefitswe invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are:
The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance airport operations and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic safe and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether youre behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter cleaning the streets in summer keeping airport runways clear or hauling rental equipment on a trailer we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply please email us at .
Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer
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Required Experience:

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