Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Job Summary: The Senior Thermal Design Engineer: Responsible for product design and development of heat transfer equipment and products. Tasks include Heat Transfer Calculations/Predicting. Laboratory test data review, interpretation, and action (heat transfer, materials analysis, and structural). Heat Transfer Modeling, programming, and application development with Kuli. Prototype planning, prototype testing, and prototype/process/program cost assessment. Product validation and/or certification assessment. Customer Technical Support, Supplier and Partner Technical Support and Interdepartmental Technical Support. Concept development, standards development (material, design, and test focus). Responsible for project/program scheduling, prototype building, computational fluid dynamics awareness, and finite element analysis use. Qualify all new products and maintain standards on existing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

• Heat Transfer Calculations/Predicting
• Laboratory Test Data Review, Interpretation and Action (heat transfer, materials analysis and some structural)
• Heat Transfer Modeling, Programming and Application Development with Kuli
• Prototype Planning
• Prototype Testing
• Prototype / process / program cost assessment.
• Product Validation and/or Certification Assessment
• Customer Technical Support
• Supplier and Partner Technical Support
• Concept Development
• Interdepartmental Technical Support
• Standards Development (material, design, and test focus)
• Project / Program Scheduling
• Prototype Building
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Awareness
• Finite Element Analysis Use
• Maintains a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.
• Qualifies all new products and maintains standards on existing products.

Physical Demands:

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds):  10 (seldom).
• Maximum moving requirement (pounds):  25 (seldom).
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following:  Frequent standing, walking, or sitting; infrequent kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.
• Working at heights off the ground up to 10 feet (seldom).
• Vision requirements:  Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.
• Travel:  Domestic and international travel—1-5 days (rarely), 5-15+ days (rarely).

Work Environment:

• Work location(s):  Office; metal fabrication/assembly shop; field visits to customer/rep locations including domestic/international travel.
• Unlikely exposure to fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, inclement weather conditions.
• Personal protective equipment requirement:  Safety glasses with side shields when in shop areas. Safety toe shoes when working/visiting shop environments. Additional equipment as per job site/length of stay requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Key skills, abilities, and knowledge:  
  • Extensive knowledge of heat transfer theory, radiator design, materials, assembly, and operating characteristics.
  • Familiarity with New Product Development Cycles
  • Ability to work on technology programs with consideration for overall budget and timing. 
  • Knowledge of predictive software - Kuli specifically
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to conduct research (problem identification, data collection and analysis, solution formulation, testing and evaluation).
  • Skill in dealing with others including Engendren employees, suppliers, and end users.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with CAE tools - Kuli, FEA and CFD
  • Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships (in person/phone/e-mail).
• Experiential:  
  • Master’s degree in mechanical, Thermal, Energy Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
  • Ten years of experience in heat exchanger design, calculations, and manufacturing
  • Min of seven years of product technology development
• Certificates, Licenses, etc.:  
  • Driver’s license; passport (for foreign travel as necessary).

IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.