Lead Thermal Engineer

Company: Cluster
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Company: A battery design company developing the first long-term full-scale battery solution for powering the homeOpportunity: The above client is looking for a Lead Mechanical/Thermal Engineer to join their team designing products that optimize battery and power electronics systemsRequirements: Strong thermal analysis fundamentals, with the ability to evaluate the thermal capability of the battery designs
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OverviewThe right individual for this role will take ownership of the thermal design process from concept through modeling, part design, prototype/test, and high volume manufacture. This is a hands-on position that will require working cross-functionally with teams such as electrical, mechanical, and system engineers to create the most compelling product offering in terms of specification, performance, and cost. Strong multi-tasking skills is key for success in this fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities

• Come up with concepts for cooling and heating
• Perform feasibility analysis with hand calculations
• Use FEA and CFD as appropriate to optimize your design
• Test prototypes
• Implement your design for high-volume manufacturingRequired Experience
  • 3+ years of thermal analysis experience with a focus on battery management systems (BMS) and power electronics
  • Demonstrated success solving complicated thermal problems
  • Strong CAD skills, ability to use FEA and CFD appropriately to solve thermal problems, GD&T
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
    Preferred Experience
    
    • At least 1 complete product cycle of bringing a product to market, ideally in mid to high volume
    • Experience designing for one or more high volume manufacturing processes
    • Experience using Onshape CAD software
    • Familiarity with UL Standards including 1973 and 9540
      

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