Thermal Management Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Detroit seeks a thermal management engineer to develop cooling strategies for high-power EV components including batteries, inverters, and motors.

You will run simulations with ANSYS, GT-SUITE, STAR-CCM+ to optimize cooling, validate models with real-world data, and work with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate solutions into the vehicle design.

Qualifications

• Experience with thermal management of EV powertrains.
• Proven ability to perform thermal simulations for cooling/heating systems.
• Ability to validate models with real-world data and adjust as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power EV components.
• Conduct thermal simulations to optimize cooling and heating under varied operating conditions.
• Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate solutions into vehicle design.
• Analyze heat transfer in radiators, heat exchangers, and HVAC to maintain optimal temperatures.
• Optimize battery thermal management to enhance range and longevity.
• Validate thermal models against real-world data and adjust parameters for accuracy.
• Document results and provide design improvement recommendations to boost cooling efficiency.
• Research and evaluate advanced cooling technologies to improve overall thermal performance.

Skills

Thermal management

Heat transfer

Thermal modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ANSYS

GT-SUITE

STAR-CCM+

Job description

• Develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power components, including batteries, inverters, electric motors, and power electronics, using tools such as ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+.
• Conduct thermal simulations to evaluate and enhance the performance of cooling and heating systems under different operating conditions, such as high-speed driving, rapid acceleration, and charging.
• Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate thermal management solutions into overall vehicle design, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Analyze heat transfer and cooling requirements, assessing the effectiveness of components like radiators, heat exchangers, and HVAC systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
• Optimize battery thermal management to ensure consistent performance, prolong battery life, and enhance vehicle range under various environmental conditions.
• Validate thermal models against real-world data by conducting physical tests under different load and environmental conditions, adjusting simulation parameters as needed to improve accuracy.
• Document thermal analysis results, preparing detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements to enhance cooling efficiency and component reliability.
• Research and implement advanced cooling technologies, such as phase change materials, liquid cooling systems, and thermal insulation, to improve overall vehicle thermal performance