Senior Thermal Modeling & Simulation Engineer

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BriskHeat seeks a Principal Thermal Simulation Engineer to act as the technical authority for thermal modeling, simulation, and engineering standards. This senior role drives process improvements and develops tools to shorten product development cycles.

Collaborating with Design Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and R&D teams, the incumbent will mentor staff and lead complex customer applications. Deep understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics is essential for advancing simulation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, Heat Transfer, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in thermal analysis, heat transfer, or thermal product development.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems engineering.
• Extensive experience performing thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with Ansys simulation software, preferably Ansys Discovery.
• Experience using SolidWorks and SpaceClaim or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience developing and validating thermal simulation models.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems using first-principles analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as BriskHeat's technical authority in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and thermal simulation.
• Drive the continuous improvement and long-term evolution of BriskHeat's thermal simulation capability, including modeling methodologies, engineering standards, validation techniques, and best practices.
• Lead technical initiatives that improve engineering capability across the Design Engineering and R&D teams.
• Mentor and train Design Engineers in thermal analysis, simulation methodologies, and engineering fundamentals.
• Develop engineering documentation, work instructions, and training materials supporting thermal simulation and engineering best practices.

Skills

Thermal analysis

FEA

Ansys Discovery

SolidWorks

Python/VBA scripting

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys Discovery

SolidWorks / SpaceClaim

Job description

BriskHeat seeks a Principal Thermal Simulation Engineer to act as the technical authority for thermal modeling, simulation, and engineering standards. This senior role drives process improvements and develops tools to shorten product development cycles.

Collaborating with Design Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and R&D teams, the incumbent will mentor staff and lead complex customer applications. Deep understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics is essential for advancing simulation