Automotive Thermal Management Engineer — Innovation Lead

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Fluid Management Systems Inc in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop and validate thermal management solutions for automotive coolant and refrigerant systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance design from concept through validation.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience with automotive components, DFMEA, PFMEA, and CAD tools; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering with automotive design experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components and systems including thermal management.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA/ FMEA and CAD software basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new thermal management technologies for coolant and refrigerant systems.
• Lead customer interactions for technical collaboration and design reviews.
• Create and review DFMEA and control plans; coordinate PFMEA as needed.
• Coordinate with Europe technical headquarters and document findings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automotive product design

Thermal management

DFMEA

PFMEA

FMEA

Solid mechanics

CAD

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Air conditioning components

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Tools

Spinfire

Fusion

Catia

Job description

Hutchinson Fluid Management Systems Inc in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop and validate thermal management solutions for automotive coolant and refrigerant systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance design from concept through validation.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience with automotive components, DFMEA, PFMEA, and CAD tools; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.