Thermal Engineer (m/f/d)

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. is seeking a Thermal Engineer in Oklahoma to design and analyze heat exchanger systems, collaborate with global technology teams, and support product transfers and improvements across the portfolio.

You will perform thermal analyses, generate engineering data, and participate in prototype development, testing, and reporting while coordinating with cross-functional teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years engineering experience in thermal systems or heat transfer.
• Experience with thermodynamic analysis and heat exchanger design preferred.
• Experience supporting prototype development, lab testing, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Experience managing workstreams and engineering changes across sites or globally.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and lead with a safety mindset.
• Contribute to global technology projects for Kelvion products.
• Generate data and support integration into global selection software.
• Lead engineering changes across multiple sites.
• Represent Kelvion Technology to customers and at sites.
• Assist FAR lab testing and write technical reports.
• Support thermodynamic analysis of products and project timelines.
• Manage own workstreams and early-stage prototypes.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Heat exchangers

Fluid dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HTRI Xace

Job description

Position Summary

The Thermal Engineer works collaboratively with local and global Technology teams to design and develop new products and provide technical support for the existing product portfolio. This role performs thermal analysis of heat exchanger designs to evaluate performance and support product improvements, while coordinating and managing global product transfers to ensure technical alignment and successful implementation.

Position Summary

The Thermal Engineer works collaboratively with local and global Technology teams to design and develop new products and provide technical support for the existing product portfolio. This role performs thermal analysis of heat exchanger designs to evaluate performance and support product improvements, while coordinating and managing global product transfers to ensure technical alignment and successful implementation.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work in a safe manner and lead in a safety mindset.
• Responsible for working on product designs for Global Technology projects for all Kelvion products.
• Generate engineering data and support integration into global selection software.
• Complete engineering change across multiple sites.
• Represent Kelvion Technology to customers and at customers sites for collaborative projects.
• Willing to work with the FAR lab facility and support test, carry out testing and write technical reports.
• Support thermodynamic analysis of products.
• Work to project timelines and deliver in a structured manner.
• Manage own workstreams.
• Complete several stages of prototype design and support improvement during initial manufacturing.
• All other duties assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework.

Requirements (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficiency in English and Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Knowledge of heat exchangers, fluid dynamics, and HTRI Xace software.
• Ability to collaborate in virtual global teams and work effectively across diverse cultures.
• Ability to engage across a global matrix organization and support initiatives across regions.
• Willingness to travel up to 10 - 20% of the time, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in thermal systems, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or related product design and development.
• Experience performing thermodynamic analysis and evaluating product performance; heat exchanger design experience preferred.
• Experience supporting prototype development, laboratory testing, data analysis, and technical report preparation.
• Experience managing engineering workstreams, implementing engineering changes, and collaborating with manufacturing teams; experience supporting multiple sites or global product transfers preferred.
• Familiarity with HTRI Xace or similar thermal design software preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.