Staff Thermal Design Engineer

ChargePoint; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint in Campbell, CA is seeking a Staff Thermal Design Engineer to drive the thermal architecture of EV charging products from concept to mass production. You will model, simulate, test and optimize heat transfer, balancing performance with size and cost.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of thermal design experience, hands-on CFD, DoE, and experience with heat pipes, vapor chambers, and liquid cooling, plus strong communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in thermal design.
• Experience in heat pipes, vapor chambers, liquid cooling.
• CFD analysis experience (5+ years).
• Thermal verification testing and optimization.
• Design of Experiments at each phase of the project.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design for products from concept to mass production.
• Develop and validate thermal models and simulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize thermal performance.
• Design and oversee thermal testing (TTV).
• Analyze data to validate and optimize system design.

Skills

Heat pipes

Vapor chambers

Liquid cooling

CFD analysis

Design of Experiments

Communication

Presentation

Siemens NX

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports

Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

What You Will Be Doing

The Product Design Engineering group has an opening for a Staff Thermal Design Engineer. As a member of the PD team you will be a driving force of innovation and helping build the future of electric vehicle charging.

The Staff Thermal Design Engineer will play an integral role in architecting, modeling, validating and optimizing system thermal design. In this role you will employ a balance of simulation along with hands-on testing to deliver optimal solutions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be able to lead the cross-functional thermal design of products from concept to mass production.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Guiding system architecture through accurate system thermal models
• Leading system designs as they relate to thermal solutions
• Working cross-functionally to iterate and optimize thermal performance to meet system requirements
• Balancing system needs to achieve maximum thermal performance within constraints (volumetric, acoustic, power dissipation, safety)
• Designing and leading thermal testing (TTV)
• Validating and optimizing system design through data collection and analysis

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10 or more years of experience in thermal design
• Experience in heat pipes, vapor chambers, liquid cooling
• Highly proficient in CFD analysis with 5 years or more of experience
• Perform thermal verification testing and optimization
• Design of Experiments at each phase of the project
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey key results

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate would also have design experience in the following areas:

• MS or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Thermal Design, Heat Transfer, or Fluid Dynamics
• Experience designing and optimizing cold plates
• CAD proficiency (we use Siemens NX)
• Manufacturing and assembly experience

Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $160,000 to $210,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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