EV Thermal Systems Architect: Heat Pumps & AI-Driven Design

Johnson Electric Group; Murten; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles to design and optimize thermal architectures, including heat pumps and natural refrigerants. You will collaborate with simulation, design, test and control engineers, lead module development, and guide AI-assisted refinements while influencing product roadmaps in a global, agile environment.

Fluency in English is essential; additional French, German, or Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in thermodynamics and thermal system design.
• Automotive industry experience and knowledge of global thermal regulations.
• Fluency in English; additional French, German, or Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle thermal system development and design modular systems with sustainable refrigerants.
• Collaborate with simulation, design, test and control engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Specify, define, evaluate and validate submodules and components for performance and environmental goals.
• Accountable for technical exchanges with suppliers, partners and customers.
• 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 and continuous learning.
• Influence product roadmaps and accelerate time-to-market for high-impact solutions.
• Foster a culture of technical mastery, collaboration, and leadership development.

Skills

Thermal system design

Thermodynamics

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

PhD (advantage)

Tools

MATLAB

Dymola

GT-Suites

Python

R

Job description

Johnson Electric Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles to design and optimize thermal architectures, including heat pumps and natural refrigerants. You will collaborate with simulation, design, test and control engineers, lead module development, and guide AI-assisted refinements while influencing product roadmaps in a global, agile environment.

Fluency in English is essential; additional French, German, or Italian is a plus.