Thermal Management System Engineer (m/f/d)

SLM Solutions; Lübeck; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

37,5 hours/week

30 days of holiday

Holiday pay

13th salary

Mobile work

Flexible working hours

Company pension plan

Kindergarten subsidy

Jobrad

Corporate Benefits

Corporate fitness network Wellpass

Résumé du poste

Nikon SLM Solutions AG is seeking a Senior Thermal Management Engineer to lead the development of thermal management concepts for AM machines. You will define strategies, analyse heat flows, and coordinate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, cost-efficient solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal management, a Master’s degree, and hands-on experience with 1D/3D simulations and liquid cooling; English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• 5+ years of thermal management experience.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems and compatibility considerations.
• Experience with 1D and 3D simulations (e.g., Amesim, Flowmaster, Simulink/Simscape, CFD tools).
• Experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion or related Additive Manufacturing is desirable.
• Fluency in English.

Responsabilités

• Define the strategy and develop thermal management concepts for AM machines.
• Analyse heat sources, sinks, and heat flows across machine systems.
• Define cooling and interface requirements and align with stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Select and specify thermal management components such as valves, chillers, heat exchangers, and cold plates.
• Develop thermal architectures and create P&IDs.
• Perform thermal calculations and 1D/3D simulations.
• Integrate thermal management components into machine designs with Design Engineers.
• Coordinate and support engineering change and design review activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing designs and products.
• Plan and execute testing activities in the V-model.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Supply Chain.

Connaissances

Thermal management

Systems Engineering

English fluency

Project management

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics

Outils

Amesim

Flowmaster

Simulink/Simscape

StarCCM+

OpenFOAM

Description du poste

BENEFITS:

• collective agreement of the chemical industry
• 37,5 hours/week
• 30 days of holiday
• holiday pay
• 13th salary
• mobile work
• flexible working hours
• company pension plan
• kindergarten subsidy
• Jobrad
• Corporate Benefits
• Corporate fitness network Wellpass

POSITIONDESCRIPTION:

Working with the Model Integration Engineer, you will lead the development of thermal management solutions and demonstrate compliance of the design across all aspects of machine thermal management.

• Define the strategy and develop thermal management concepts for AM machines
• Analyse heat sources, heat sinks, and heat flows across machine systems
• Define cooling and interface requirements and align with stakeholders and engineering teams
• Select and specify thermal management components such as valves, chillers, heat exchangers, and cold plates
• Develop thermal architectures and create P&IDs
• Perform thermal calculations and 1D/3D simulations
• Integrate thermal management components into machine designs in collaboration with Design Engineers
• Interrogate design solutions with Systems, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure robust, appropriate, and cost-effective solutions
• Coordinate and support engineering change, design, and design review activities
• Drive continuous improvement of existing designs and products
• Plan and execute testing activities in accordance with the V-model
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Supply Chain
• Own the thermal management system architecture and associated documentation
• Support internal stakeholders on e.g. assembly instructions, installation manuals, and related technical documentation
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and design guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in thermal management with 5+ years of experience
• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or Physics
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with liquid cooling systems and understanding of cooling loop chemistry and material compatibility (corrosion, mixed-metal interfaces
• Experience with 1D system simulation (e.g. Amesim, Flowmaster, Simulink/ Simscape) and 3D CFD (e.g. StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM)
• Experience with planning, executing, and documenting physical tests in lab and production environmentsHands-on mindset with the ability to independently manage projects from concept to completion
• Experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion or similar Additive Manufacturing technologies is desirable
• Fluency in English

YOUR NEW WORKPLACE:

We offer you a versatile and responsible scope of duties in a global business. You can expect colleagues on an equal footing, flat hierarchies, a strong team spirit and a "can do" working atmosphere.

We like to describe ourselves as a company with a start-up atmosphere, because with us you get the best of both worlds: a dynamic, future-oriented work environment with the advantages of a corporation.

We are a company of diversity, tolerance and openness. That is why we want people of all ages and disabilities, religions, sexual orientations and identities, ethnic origins, nationalities and genders to find their employer in us.

Do you want to change the future of additive manufacturing and become part of our success story?

WHO WE ARE:

Nikon SLM Solutions AG is one of the world's leading companies in additive manufacturing. Our Selective Laser Melting machines enable the fast, reliable and cost-effective production of high-quality metal components. With our more than 700 employees from over 35 nations, we are revolutionizing additive manufacturing and are a partner at eye level for our renowned customers, e.g. from the aerospace industry, the energy sector, healthcare or the automotive sector.

Nikon SLM Solutions AG is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, with offices in France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Canada and the United States.