Mechanical Engineer

Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a skilled Thermal Analysis Engineer to tackle design and optimization of chillers and related products.

You will perform thermal, structural, and fluid analyses, building accurate models that drive performance improvements. Collaborating with global engineering teams and suppliers, you will translate simulations into tangible design choices, supporting R&D IP work and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Thermal sciences focus preferred.
• Experience with FEA/CFD software.
• Experience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use FEA/CFD or other analysis software to analyze thermal, structural and fluid flow problems relating to design and optimization of chillers and associated products.
• Develop analytical and numerical models of thermal systems including properties of devices and materials.
• Assist R&D manager with IP analysis.
• Work with global engineering teams to advance integration of new technologies.
• Identify and select suppliers for new product designs capable of higher performance.
• Run simulations to optimize design configurations for cooling applications.
• Interpret experimental results to optimize design parameters.
• Correlate simulation with experimental results.
• Support manufacturing process development activities.

Skills

FEA/CFD

Thermal analysis

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Mathcad

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Mathcad

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Dimplex Thermal Solutions (DTS) was initially formed by the combination of two premier chiller manufacturers in the industry - Koolant Koolers & Schreiber Engineering. DTS is based in Kalamazoo, Mich., the North American manufacturing arm of the Glen Dimplex Precision Cooling Division. DTS provides thermal management solutions with air, water, and glycol-cooled chillers for a dynamic range of applications. DTS offers four major brands in the precision cooling market: Koolant Koolers, Riedel Kooling, Hyfra, and Werner Finley.

Our work thrives on teamwork. As a manufacturer of cooling systems, and part of the Global Precision Cooling group of Glen Dimplex, we rely on many skilled hands to complete the manufacturing puzzle. The DTS team is made up of some of the industry's top talent, dedicated to excelling in a fast-paced environment. Beyond their daily tasks, these employees often collaborate with one another, engage in charity events, and participate in company-sponsored outings.

Responsibilities

• Use FEA/CFD or other analysis software to analyze thermal, structural and fluid flow problems relating to design and optimization of chillers and associated products
• Develop analytical and numerical models of thermal and related systems that include properties of devices and materials and other factors that influence performance
• Assist R&D manager with IP analysis
• Work with global engineering teams to rapidly advance integration of new technologies in design
• Identify and select suppliers for new product designs that are capable of taking us to a higher performance standard
• Run simulations to analyze and optimize design configurations for various cooling applications
• Interpret experimental model results to optimize design parameters
• Correlate simulation with experimental results
• Support manufacturing process development activities
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
• Thermal sciences focus is preferred
• Experience using commercially available FEA/CFD software
• Experience using Mathcad, MATLAB or similar software for modeling thermal systems
• Experience using 3D CAD design software, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficiency in project management
• A working knowledge of and experience with heat transfer and stress analysis
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to lead a team and provide direction on designs
• Creative problem solving approach

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.