Thermal Management Engineer

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Novi, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group in Novi, MI is seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design, simulation, and integration of thermal systems for our EV powertrain platform, including battery packs and high-voltage components. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize energy efficiency, battery life, and vehicle range while ensuring safety compliance.

Responsibilities include system design, CAD packaging, CFD/thermal analyses, hardware selection, and collaboration with controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermal, Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of thermal engineering experience in automotive/EV sectors.
• Strong grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and vapor compression cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of thermal systems for EV powertrains (battery, drive unit, HVAC).
• Design fluid networks, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and refrigerant systems.
• Perform 1D/3D CFD and thermal analyses using GT-Suite, ANSYS Fluent, etc.
• Specify thermal hardware: chillers, heaters, pumps, materials.
• Collaborate with controls/software teams on closed-loop thermal control.
• Plan and execute bench, environmental chamber, and track tests.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Automotive industry experience

HVAC/thermal systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-Suite

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

CANoe

Dewesoft

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $0.00 - 0.00

What you’ll do:

Weare seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to lead the design, simulation, andintegration of advanced thermal management systems for our electric vehicle(EV) platform. In this role, you will be responsible for developing efficientheating and cooling solutions across the entire high-voltagepowertrain—including battery packs, electric drive units (motors andinverters), power electronics, and cabin HVAC. You will work closely withcross-functional design, software, and validation teams to maximize energyefficiency, optimize battery life, extend vehicle range, and ensure strictcompliance 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:

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is aglobal leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean andsafe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

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

Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airportrunways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.

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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