We are seeking a Thermal Performance Engineer to support the development, analysis, testing, and validation of vehicle thermal systems. The engineer will be responsible for evaluating thermal performance related to cabin comfort, powertrain cooling, battery thermal management, and overall vehicle climate efficiency to ensure compliance with performance targets and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate vehicle thermal performance requirements and validation plans.
Analyze and optimize thermal systems including HVAC, cooling, heating, and airflow management.
Support thermal testing activities for vehicle cabin comfort, powertrain, and battery systems.
Conduct vehicle-level testing in climatic wind tunnels, environmental chambers, and road test environments.
Monitor and analyze thermal data to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HVAC, CAE, vehicle integration, validation, and calibration teams.
Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Prepare engineering reports, test summaries, and technical documentation.
Ensure systems meet automotive standards, durability requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Participate in prototype development, vehicle launches, and production support activities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
Experience in automotive thermal systems, HVAC, cooling systems, or thermal management.
Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, airflow management, and vehicle thermal performance principles.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Troy, Michigan
Industry
Engineering Services
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Year Founded
2006
Website
http://www.indepthengsol.com
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
Established in 2006 as a Finite Element Analysis based company, InDepth has grown to become a full service provider to the Automotive, Bus & Truck, EV/HEV, Amusement Park & Themed Entertainment, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Consumer Product industries. Our experience spans from run-of-the-mill CAE simulations, carrying out scientific research in a specific field of study as well as providing complete turnkey product development solutions. Utilizing cutting edge software and technological advancements, we are able to consistently bring in creativity and innovation in our design solutions.
VISION STATEMENT Become a one-stop solution for all of our customers' design needs.
MISSION STATEMENT Approach every challenge with a passion for excellence and provide value added engineering solutions with customers’ need at the core. Keep up our principles of quality, consistency, on-time delivery, attention to detail and professionalism.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automotive Engineeringunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)unmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
HVACunmatched
Heat Transferunmatched
Knowledge Transferunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Performance Engineeringunmatched
Powertrainunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
Road Testsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
System Validationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Thermal Managementunmatched
Thermodynamicsunmatched
Validation Planunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
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