Senior Thermal Systems Engineer - Heat Transfer & CFD

Gilder Search Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

HSA

401(k) Roth

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Konik is partnering with an innovative engineering and manufacturing company seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced thermal management solutions for high‑performance electronic systems. This role focuses on designing, modeling, prototyping, and testing custom cooling solutions while collaborating with engineering teams, customers, and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of mechanical design experience, expertise in heat transfer and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience with heat transfer, thermodynamics, thermal management, or cooling system design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and product development processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CFD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom thermal cooling solutions for high-power electronic systems and test platforms.
• Perform thermal analysis, modeling, and design optimization using CFD tools.
• Support product development through design reviews, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Provide guidance on thermal design, heat transfer, refrigeration systems, and cooling applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and project teams to resolve challenges and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain expertise in thermal management and electromechanical product design.

Skills

Mechanical design

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Thermal modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD tools

ERP systems

Job description

Konik is partnering with an innovative engineering and manufacturing company seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced thermal management solutions for high‑performance electronic systems. This role focuses on designing, modeling, prototyping, and testing custom cooling solutions while collaborating with engineering teams, customers, and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of mechanical design experience, expertise in heat transfer and