Senior Thermal & Powertrain Integration Lead

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Principal Engineer - Thermal & Powertrain Integration to lead thermal system development for commercial vehicle programs. You will own cooling architecture, radiator and auxiliary cooling, and validation from concept through production launch.

You will collaborate with OEM teams, CAE groups, and suppliers to define thermal strategies, perform 1D simulations, and drive DFMEA and test planning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years automotive or commercial vehicle thermal engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading complete vehicle thermal systems.
• Experience with medium-duty, heavy-duty truck, bus, construction, agricultural, or off-highway vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complete vehicle cooling systems.
• Define radiator, condenser, transmission oil cooler, charge air cooler, power steering cooler, and auxiliary cooling requirements.
• Develop cooling package layouts and packaging strategies.
• Support vehicle front-end module and underhood thermal integration.
• Lead 1D thermal analysis using GT-SUITE, KULI, Amesim, or equivalent tools.
• Perform heat rejection analysis for engine, transmission, charge air, and auxiliary systems.
• Develop cooling circuit models and validate thermal assumptions.
• Interface with engine suppliers and OEM powertrain teams.
• Lead thermal system DFMEA development and create system boundary diagrams.
• Coordinate with suppliers for radiator, cooling module, fan, shroud, and thermal components.

Skills

Thermal design

Powertrain integration

DFMEA

System validation

Leadership

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GT-SUITE

Amesim

KULI

Job description

Tata Technologies is seeking a Principal Engineer - Thermal & Powertrain Integration to lead thermal system development for commercial vehicle programs. You will own cooling architecture, radiator and auxiliary cooling, and validation from concept through production launch.

You will collaborate with OEM teams, CAE groups, and suppliers to define thermal strategies, perform 1D simulations, and drive DFMEA and test planning.