Staff Engineer: Thermal CFD & Validation (Hybrid)

Rehlko; Town of Mosel (WI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

Safe and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko seeks a Staff Engineer, Simulation & Validation, to lead thermal and fluid flow simulations and validate results with experiments. You will optimize engine cooling, power electronics cooling, and exhaust systems using CFD, heat transfer, and thermal design expertise.

Hybrid work schedule (2–3 days on site) at our Wisconsin facility, with US work authorization. Join a team advancing energy resilience and innovative cooling solutions for diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in thermal systems or CFD.
• CFD experience applying CFD tools to solve problems.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and cooling systems.
• Experience developing simulation models and validating predictions.
• Effective technical communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal and fluid flow simulations to optimize cooling performance.
• Analyze engine cooling systems including radiators and fans.
• Perform simulations and validation for fuel delivery, exhaust, and thermal management.
• Design and optimize heat transfer for power electronics.
• Develop analytical methods and tools to improve performance and cost.
• Conduct experimental testing and correlate results with simulations.
• Collaborate with product teams, suppliers, and labs on engineering challenges.
• Publish technical reports, standards, and validation procedures.
• Evaluate new simulation tools and capabilities for future use.

Skills

CFD expertise

Heat transfer

Thermal management

Engineering communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens STAR-CCM+

CFD software

Job description

Rehlko seeks a Staff Engineer, Simulation & Validation, to lead thermal and fluid flow simulations and validate results with experiments. You will optimize engine cooling, power electronics cooling, and exhaust systems using CFD, heat transfer, and thermal design expertise.

Hybrid work schedule (2–3 days on site) at our Wisconsin facility, with US work authorization. Join a team advancing energy resilience and innovative cooling solutions for diverse applications.