Automotive Thermal Management Engineer – OEM Liaison

Sanhua International USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanhua International USA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead technical support for OEM and tier customers in automotive thermal management systems. The role covers product development, validation, and growth of electrified vehicle components.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automotive thermal systems, is proficient in MATLAB/SIMULINK, CAN/LIN, CAD tools, CFD/FEA, and strong cross-functional communication. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2+ years of automotive thermal systems/components experience preferred.
• Experience with OEM design and release processes preferred.
• Knowledge of DC/stepper motor controls, electronics, and CAN/LIN communication.
• MATLAB/SIMULINK experience preferred.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Vehicle Spy, and MS Office.
• Proficiency in GD&T, mechanical drafting, DVP&R, DFMEA, and DRBFM preferred.
• CAD (UGNX, CATIA, AutoCAD) and CFD simulation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for OEM and tier customers.
• Attend customer PDT meetings for key automotive components (e.g., electrical coolant/oil pumps, coolant valves, EXVs).
• Address technical and quality issues.
• Collaborate with R&D teams in China on hardware/software design, CAN/LIN communication, EMC, and control strategies.
• Optimize CAD models, conduct CFD and FEA simulations.
• Facilitate communication between customers and product teams.
• Support new business acquisition.
• Analyze customer technical requirements and create compliance matrices.
• Develop technical designs and proposals.
• Manage engineering changes and cost reduction; address change requests and propose cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee validation and testing; develop validation plans and execute DVP&R; conduct DOE and warranty fault analysis.
• Coordinate with packaging, service, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Stay updated through workshops, publications, and professional networks.
• Lead design and development of thermal management components.
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automotive domain knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/SIMULINK

LabVIEW

Vehicle Spy

CAD (UGNX/CATIA/AutoCAD)

CFD/FEA software

Job description

Sanhua International USA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead technical support for OEM and tier customers in automotive thermal management systems. The role covers product development, validation, and growth of electrified vehicle components.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automotive thermal systems, is proficient in MATLAB/SIMULINK, CAN/LIN, CAD tools, CFD/FEA, and strong cross-functional communication. Travel up to 20% is required.