Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles

Johnson Electric; Murten; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johnson Electric seeks an experienced Vehicle Thermal Management System Expert for Electrical Vehicles to lead advanced thermal module design and simulation using sustainable refrigerants. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and environmental goals while integrating AI-driven insights into system design.

You will guide supplier and partner interactions, analyze data, and present findings to senior leadership, shaping roadmaps and accelerating time-to-market for

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in thermodynamics and thermal system design.
• Experience with MATLAB, Dymola, GT Suites and 1D simulation software; programming in Python or R.
• Experience in managing suppliers/partners for sub-systems or components.

Aufgaben

• Lead vehicle thermal system development and design diverse thermal modules using sustainable refrigerants.
• Collaborate with simulation, design, test and control engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Specify, define, evaluate and validate submodules and components to meet performance and environmental goals.
• Maintain technical exchange 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, experimentation and learning.
• Influence product roadmaps and accelerate time-to-market for impactful solutions.
• Support a culture of technical mastery, collaboration and leadership development.
• Shape the future of energy-efficient mobility.

Kenntnisse

Thermal systems

Heat pump tech

Thermodynamics

1D simulation

MATLAB

Dymola

GT-Suites

Python

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's in Thermal Engineering

PhD advantageous

Tools

Dymola

GT-Suites

Python

R

Jobbeschreibung

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