Senior Thermal Engineer - Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking a specialized Mechanical Engineer focused on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer to design, analyze, and optimize thermal systems for a range of applications.

You will lead CFD studies, select materials, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver efficient cooling solutions. A Master's degree and 6+ years in thermal design are required, with proficiency in ANSYS Fluent and CAD.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer specialization.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in CFD and thermal analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer modes and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems and components.
• Perform CFD and thermal analysis to optimize performance.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes based on thermal criteria.
• Develop system specifications, performance criteria, and test plans.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate thermal solutions.
• Troubleshoot thermal issues and propose improvements.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Thermal system design

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermo & Heat Transfer)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking a specialized Mechanical Engineer focused on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer to design, analyze, and optimize thermal systems for a range of applications.

You will lead CFD studies, select materials, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver efficient cooling solutions. A Master's degree and 6+ years in thermal design are required, with proficiency in ANSYS Fluent and CAD.