1006 Thermal Systems Engineer Sr

Alten Mexico 1; Santiago de Querétaro; A distancia; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote work scheme

Career growth and development plan

Benefits above those required by law

Descripción de la vacante

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to contribute to an Iron Air Battery project as a system-level expert for cold-weather, heater, pump, insulation and thermal-performance issues. The role is remote with a 5+ year track record and English level B2–C1.

You will coordinate with CFD, mechanical, electrical and validation teams, define verification methods, and balance performance with cost and manufacturability while planning revalidation impacts.

Formación

• Must have 5+ years in thermal systems, thermal analysis, HVAC, energy or battery systems.
• Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics, cold-weather design and insulation.
• Experience with steady-state and transient thermal analysis using hand calcs or models.

Responsabilidades

• Assess cold-weather operating and storage requirements including snow/ice effects and self-draining concepts.
• Evaluate heater and pump options, thermal performance, duty cycles, isolation needs and failure modes.
• Coordinate thermal analysis with CFD, mechanical, electrical, materials and validation teams.
• Define thermal verification methods and review empirical test results from customer or vendor.
• Develop recommendations balancing performance, cost, manufacturability and revalidation impact.

Conocimientos

Thermal systems

Thermal analysis

HVAC

Energy systems

Battery systems

Fluid systems

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Cold-weather design

Hand calculations

Educación

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CFD

3D modeling

1D modeling

Descripción del empleo

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group. Currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a Thermal Systems Engineer who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery, a large-scale energy storage solution, as a system-level specialist for cold-weather, heater, pump, insulation, and thermal-performance issues.

Location: Remote
Experience Level: 5+ years
English: B2–C1

Key Responsibilities

• Assess cold-weather operating and storage requirements, snow/ice effects, and self-draining concepts.
• Evaluate heater and pump alternatives, thermal performance, duty cycles, isolation needs, and failure modes.
• Coordinate thermal analysis with CFD, mechanical, electrical, materials, and validation teams.
• Define thermal verification methods and review empirical test results supplied by the customer or vendor.
• Develop recommendations balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and revalidation impact.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of thermal systems, thermal analysis, HVAC, energy systems, battery systems, or fluid-system engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal requirements, heat transfer, cold-weather design, freeze protection, heaters, pumps, insulation, and thermal interfaces. Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and test correlation.
• Steady-state and transient thermal analysis using hand calculations, 1D models, or 3D tools as appropriate.
• Experience with heaters, pumps, cold-weather performance, or temperature-controlled products preferred.

• English level B2–C1.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.
• Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits above those required by law
• Career growth and development plan
• Remote work scheme