EV Thermal Systems Engineer – Battery & Powertrain

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking a driven Thermal Performance Engineer to join its Electric Vehicle team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will design, model, and validate thermal management systems for EV platforms, focusing on battery, motor, and power electronics cooling.

Collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust BTMS solutions. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in automotive/EV thermal engineering, strong CFD tool proficiency, and hands-on testing experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in thermal engineering within the automotive or EV industry.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, STAR-CCM+).
• Hands-on experience with battery thermal management, HVAC, or powertrain cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate thermal management systems for EV platforms.
• Conduct thermal modeling and simulation to optimize cooling of battery, motor, and power electronics.
• Perform thermal performance testing, data analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers on EV thermal integration.
• Support development of battery thermal management systems including liquid cooling and heat pump strategies.
• Drive design improvements through CFD analysis, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and customer stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking a driven Thermal Performance Engineer to join its Electric Vehicle team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will design, model, and validate thermal management systems for EV platforms, focusing on battery, motor, and power electronics cooling.

Collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust BTMS solutions. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in automotive/EV thermal engineering, strong CFD tool proficiency, and hands-on testing experience.