Mechanical Design Engineer

James Adams; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer in Birmingham. The role involves designing advanced power semiconductor packages and conducting thermal simulations. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and private healthcare. Join to contribute to innovation in electrified transport solutions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Free lunch and on-site parking including EV charging

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or thermal engineering.
• Experience in power semiconductor packaging and cooling technologies.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Designing structural and thermal components for power modules.
• Conducting thermal and reliability testing.
• Collaborating with systems and control teams for design compatibility.

Skills

Knowledge of power semiconductor packaging

Thermal management

CAD proficiency

CFD simulations

Education

PhD with 3 years’ experience or MSc with 5 years’ experience

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

This range is provided by James Adams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from James Adams

Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent

We’re working with a global R&D and engineering firm focused on cutting-edge power electronics systems for electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy storage and rail applications. They are currently looking for a Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham.

The Role

This position will play a key part in the structural and thermal design of advanced power semiconductor packages, modules and high-power density converter and inverter systems. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery from concept and simulation to prototyping and testing, contributing directly to innovation in electrified transport and energy solutions.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing structural and thermal components for power modules and converters
• Developing advanced cooling methods and heat sink integration
• Conducting thermal, electro-thermal, thermo-mechanical and CFD simulations
• Collaborating with systems and control teams to ensure design compatibility
• Coordinating prototype assembly and performing thermal and reliability testing
• Supporting patent activity and contributing to technical documentation and publications

What We’re Looking For

• A background in mechanical or thermal engineering
• PhD with 3 years’ experience or MSc with 5 years’ experience in relevant design roles
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductor packaging and cooling technologies
• Experience working with bonding techniques and thermal interface materials
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, ANSYS or COMSOL
• A solid understanding of heat transfer, solid mechanics and fluid dynamics

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday allowance increases with length of service
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Free lunch and on-site parking including EV charging
• Life assurance
• Support for professional memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation and technical excellence are at the heart of what they do.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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