Thermal & Fluid Systems Architect

Forexx Group; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Holiday allowance

Challenging projects

High responsibility

Training & development

Collaborative environment

Informal culture

Job summary

Forexx Group is seeking a Thermal & Fluid Systems Architect to define system-level solutions for advanced thermal management and fluid dynamics within multidisciplinary projects. You will translate needs into architectures and establish performance criteria across the development lifecycle.

You will lead modeling efforts, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and drive innovation while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics or related field.
• Experience in thermal and/or fluid system design in complex environments.
• Ability to work on both detailed and system-level perspectives.
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation and analysis techniques.
• Broad understanding of multidisciplinary system development.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into system requirements, architectures and designs.
• Define thermal and fluid system strategies and performance criteria.
• Develop modeling and analysis approaches to predict behavior.
• Specify testing and integration requirements across the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with standards, quality and safety.
• Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders and specialists.
• Provide technical leadership guiding teams toward solutions.
• Contribute to innovation by applying new technologies and methods.
• Support broader mechanical design considerations when needed.

Skills

Thermal design

Fluid design

Modeling & analysis

System-level thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics

Job description

As a Thermal & Fluid Systems Architect, you are responsible for defining and developing system-level solutions related to thermal management and fluid dynamics within complex engineering environments. You play a key role in shaping technical direction and ensuring system performance in multidisciplinary projects.

What you'll be doing

• Translate customer needs into system requirements, architectures, and conceptual designs
• Define thermal and fluid-related system strategies and performance criteria
• Develop and apply modeling and analysis approaches to predict system behavior
• Specify testing and integration requirements across the development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, quality, and safety requirements
• Collaborate closely with project teams, stakeholders, and technical specialists
• Provide technical leadership and guide teams towards effective solutions
• Contribute to innovation by exploring and applying new technologies and methods
• Support broader mechanical design considerations when needed

What you bring to the table

• Academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Experience in thermal and/or fluid system design within complex technical environments
• Ability to operate on both detailed and system-level perspectives
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation, and analysis techniques
• Broad understanding of multidisciplinary system development
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities

What we offer you

• Flexible working hours (32-40 hours) with hybrid work options
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to extend
• Opportunity to work on advanced and technically challenging projects
• High level of responsibility and influence on system design
• Access to training and continuous development opportunities
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Informal culture with focus on knowledge sharing and team engagement

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