Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer in Birmingham. This role includes designing innovative power semiconductor packages and systems, conducting simulations, and collaborating on advanced technology projects. The opportunity offers competitive salary, professional development support, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

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

10 percent employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or thermal engineering.
• Experience in relevant design roles (3 years for PhD, 5 years for MSc).
• Strong knowledge of cooling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design structural and thermal components for power modules and converters.
• Conduct thermal and reliability testing.
• Support patent activity and technical documentation.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Mechanical engineering

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Power semiconductor packaging

Collaboration with teams

Education

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

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Job Description

Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

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

• Competitive salary
• 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
• 10 percent employer pension contribution
• 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.