Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles

Job description

Join Johnson Electric as a Lead Engineer in thermal systems! Enjoy innovative challenges and a supportive work culture. Tasks Design and optimize advanced thermal architectures for heat pumps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation. Integrate simulation insights to enhance system designs. Skills Master's or Doctorate in Thermal or Mechanical Engineering preferred. 5-10 years in thermodynamics and thermal system design required. Proficiency in simulation software and programming languages needed. About the job Come Innovate Motion with Us As our next Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and optimizing advanced thermal architectures. Your expertise in vehicle heat pump systems, thermal management, natural refrigerant, system development and simulation will help accelerate innovation and guide strategic decisions for next-generation e-System technologies. Your responsibilities will be to: Lead the vehicle thermal system development and the design of cutting-edge thermal modules using sustainable refrigerants for automotive applications Collaborate with simulation, design, test and control engineers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation Specify, define, evaluate and validate submodule and components to meet performance and environmental goals Accountable for all technical exchange with supplier or partner and customer Integrate simulation insights and AI tools to refine system designs Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior stakeholders Work in a global, matrixed organization that values agility, experimentation, and continuous learning Influence product roadmaps and accelerate time-to-market for high-impact solutions Enjoy a culture that supports technical mastery, collaboration, and leadership development Be part of a team shaping the future of energy-efficient mobility Our requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in thermodynamics and thermal system design Previous experience in the automotive industry, with solid understanding of global thermal system regulations Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; PhD is considered as an advantage Experience with using MATLAB, Dymola, GT Suites and 1D simulation software with additional programming skills in Python or R Experience of technical management of supplier or partner for sub-system, module or components Strongly collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to effectively work across cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to guide discussions, influence decisions, and take ownership of projects Fluency in French, German, or Italian in addition to English What we offer: A truly international and multicultural and fast-moving work environment A cutting-edge, fully automated production environment where innovation meets execution The opportunity to further develop your professional skills in a diverse and engaging job Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.