Thermal Management System Engineer (all genders)

Nikon SLM Solutions AG; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and视

401(k) plan and 4% match

Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Nikon SLM Solutions in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Thermal Management Engineer to shape the thermal architecture of LPBF machines. You will work with global experts to develop robust cooling solutions, perform 1D/3D simulations, and specify components.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal management, a Master’s degree in Engineering or Physics, and fluency in English. You will contribute to testing plans, collaborate across engineering teams, and uphold design guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal management.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems and loop chemistry is favorable.
• Experience with 1D and 3D CFD simulations.
• Experience with testing in lab and production environments.
• Hands-on mindset and ability to manage projects end-to-end.
• Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion or similar additive manufacturing tech is desirable.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate design solutions with Systems, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure robust, appropriate, and cost-effective solutions
• Perform thermal calculations and 1D/3D simulations
• Develop thermal architectures and create P&IDs
• Select and specify all relevant thermal management components
• Coordinate and support engineering change, design, and design review activities
• Plan and execute testing activities in accordance with the V-model
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Supply Chain
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and design guidelines

Skills

Thermal management

Project management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Amesim

Flowmaster

Simulink/Simscape

StarCCM+

Fluent/OpenFOAM

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Thermal management is one of the biggest challenges in metal additive manufacturing, and getting it right takes more than a good simulation. It has a direct impact on machine performance, process stability and part quality, making it a challenging and highly influential part of machine design.

Working alongside highly skilled experts across the globe, you will shape the thermal management architecture of our LPBF machines.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interrogate design solutions with Systems, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure robust, appropriate, and cost-effective solutions
• Perform thermal calculations and 1D/3D simulations
• Develop thermal architectures and create P&IDs
• Select and specify all relevant thermal management components
• Coordinate and support engineering change, design, and design review activities
• Plan and execute testing activities in accordance with the V-model
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Supply Chain
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and design guidelines

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in thermal management with 5+ years of experience
• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or Physics
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with liquid cooling systems. Understanding of cooling loop chemistry is favorable
• Experience with 1D system simulation (e.g. Amesim, Flowmaster, Simulink/ Simscape) and 3D CFD (e.g. StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM)
• Experience with planning, executing, and documenting physical tests in lab and production environments
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to independently manage projects from concept to completion
• Experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion or similar Additive Manufacturing technologies is desirable
• Fluency in English

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.