Technical Lead - Cooling Systems

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Subsystem Technical Lead for Propulsion Systems Cooling to own cooling system design from concept to production, coordinating with Design Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes end-to-end technical execution, DFMEA/DVP&R, packaging constraints, and 10–20% travel across North America to support launches and supplier activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 8+ years automotive engineering with cooling/HVAC focus.
• Strong foundation in automotive cooling architectures and packaging constraints.
• DFMEA and DVP&R execution experience.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Own cooling system delivery from concept through production launch and lifecycle.
• Drive engineering for radiators, condensers, fans, oil coolers, hoses, and related components.
• Lead packaging, thermal design, cost/weight trade-offs, and sourcing support.
• Provide onsite support during vehicle launches and rapid issue triage.

Skills

Thermal systems design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

DFMEA & DVP&R

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

UG/NX

Teamcenter

Visual Mockup

DFSS methodologies

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Subsystem Technical Lead (SSTL) – Propulsion Systems Cooling to serve as the overarching technical owner for cooling systems across multiple vehicle programs. This role drives the end-to-end technical execution—coordinating cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Global Suppliers to ensure all thermal systems achieve program targets for performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Technical Leadership: Own cooling system delivery from initial concept through production launch and lifecycle management; provide technical guidance to Design Release Engineers.
• Component Oversight: Drive engineering activities for critical hardware, including radiators, condensers, fan assemblies, oil coolers, hoses, tubes, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and chillers.
• System Integration: Lead packaging, thermal design execution, cost/weight trade-offs, sourcing support, tooling coordination, DFMEA/DVP&R validation, and change management.
• Launch Support: Direct onsite plant activities during vehicle launch phases, providing rapid issue triage, resource alignment, and daily performance status reporting.
• Supplier & Issue Resolution: Manage key supplier technical interfaces and cross-functional teams to resolve design, quality, and manufacturing issues efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of automotive engineering experience, with significant focus on cooling or HVAC components at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier level.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in automotive cooling architectures, underhood/underbody packaging constraints, manufacturing processes, DFMEA, and DVP&R execution.
• Leadership & Mobility: Excellent program management and stakeholder influencing skills; willingness to travel 10–20% across North America to assembly plants and supplier sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with EV (Electric Vehicle) thermal systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer analysis, component cost modeling, or vehicle-level testing.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as UG/NX, Teamcenter, Visual Mockup, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.