Thermal Management Engineer

The Shyft Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work/Life & Growth

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking a Thermal Management Engineer in Novi, MI to lead the design, simulation, and integration of advanced thermal systems for our EV platform. You will develop heating/cooling solutions across the high-voltage powertrain, including battery packs, drive units, power electronics, and cabin HVAC.

You will work with cross-functional teams to maximize energy efficiency, extend range, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of thermal engineering experience in automotive or EV industry.
• Strong grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, convective heat transfer and vapor compression cycles.
• Hands-on proficiency with thermal/fluids CAE tools and CAD platforms.
• Experience with HV EV battery thermal management, heat pump systems, or fast-charging thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize thermal systems for EV powertrain, battery, and cabin.
• CAD design of thermal components, packaging studies, routing.
• Perform 1D/3D CFD and thermal analysis to evaluate fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Select and specify thermal hardware including chillers, heaters and pumps.
• Develop closed-loop thermal control algorithms with controls/software teams.
• Plan and execute bench tests, environmental chamber tests and track testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and vehicle teams to address packaging constraints.
• Engage with suppliers and Tier-1 for DV/PV phases.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Battery thermal mgmt

CFD/THERMAL tools

CAD: CATIA/SW/NX

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Thermal/Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-Suite

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

CANoe

Dewesoft

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Thermal Management Engineer | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $0.00 - 0.00

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design, simulation, and integration of advanced thermal management systems for our electric vehicle (EV) platform. In this role, you will be responsible for developing efficient heating and cooling solutions across the entire high-voltage powertrain-including battery packs, electric drive units (motors and inverters), power electronics, and cabin HVAC. You will work closely with cross-functional design, software, and validation teams to maximize energy efficiency, optimize battery life, extend vehicle range, and ensure strict compliance with safety standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Design & Integration: Design and optimize fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems to manage thermal loads across the battery, drive unit, and passenger cabin
• Part Release: CAD design of thermal systems and components, packaging studies, routing
• Simulation & Analysis: Perform 1D and 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal analysis using tools like GT-Suite, or Ansys Fluent to evaluate fluid flow, heat transfer, and system power consumption
• Component Specification: Select and specify thermal hardware, including chillers, electric compressors, high-voltage heaters, coolant pumps, and thermal interface materials
• Control Strategy & Software: Collaborate with controls and embedded software teams to develop closed-loop thermal control algorithms and software logic
• Testing & Validation: Plan and execute bench testing, environmental chamber tests, and track testing using data acquisition systems to validate thermal models against real-world performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, electrical, and vehicle integration teams to resolve packaging constraints and manage mass/cost trade-offs
• Supplier Management: Work with component suppliers and Tier-1 vendors on Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) phases

What you need to be successful:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in thermal engineering within the automotive or electric vehicle industry
• Technical Knowledge: Strong grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, convective heat transfer, and vapor compression cycles
• Simulation Tools: Hands-on proficiency with thermal/fluid CAE tools (e.g., GT-Suite, STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent) and CAD platforms (CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX)
• Testing: Demonstrated experience with data acquisition tools (e.g., CANoe, Dewesoft, MATLAB/Simulink) and environmental thermal testing protocols
• Experience with HV EV battery thermal management, heat pump system design, or fast-charging thermal management

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

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