Thermal Mechanical Engineer (Level I, II, or III)

ThermAvant® TECHNOLOGIES; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health, dental, and

Job summary

ThermAvant Technologies, LLC in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a Thermal Mechanical Engineer to lead projects from concept to production. You will design components in SolidWorks, develop test plans, and validate performance.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with customers, creating detailed drawings, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring designs meet manufacturing capabilities and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience creating 3D models and drawings with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and project leads to understand product requirements and develop cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Design and develop thermal and mechanical components to meet customer specifications.
• Create 3D models, detailed parts and assemblies, inspection drawings, using SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities and company standards.
• Procure materials, place purchase orders, issue manufacturing work orders, and coordinate delivery with vendors.
• Develop laboratory test plans to validate key product characteristics and customer requirements.
• Analyze experimental data to improve product performance and functionality.

Skills

3D modeling

Communication

Project collaboration

Cost-conscious design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

MS Office

Job description

About ThermAvant Technologies, LLC

ThermAvant Technologies, LLC designs and manufactures high-performance custom thermal management solutions, including advanced heat sinks and heat spreaders utilizing Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHP) technology. Our solutions serve terrestrial and aerospace applications. ThermAvant operates an AS9100D/ISO9001-certified facility in Columbia, Missouri.

Description

ThermAvant Technologies, LLC designs and manufactures high-performance custom thermal management solutions, including advanced heat sinks and heat spreaders utilizing Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHP) technology. Our solutions serve terrestrial and aerospace applications. ThermAvant operates an AS9100D/ISO9001-certified facility in Columbia, Missouri.

Why Join ThermAvant?

Our team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional benefits including 401(k), paid time off, and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions make a difference.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead projects from concept to completion, design and develop components using SolidWorks, devise and conduct experiments, analyze results, and prepare technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and project leads to understand product requirements and develop cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Design and develop thermal and mechanical components to meet customer specifications.
• Create 3D models, detailed parts, assemblies, inspection drawings, and product travelers using SolidWorks.
• Design products aligned with our manufacturing capabilities and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Procure materials, place purchase orders, issue manufacturing work orders, and coordinate delivery schedules with vendors.
• Develop laboratory test plans to validate key product characteristics and compliance with customer requirements.
• Analyze experimental data to enhance product performance and functionality.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Experience creating 3D models and drawings with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• 5+ years of research experience.
• Experience designing and conducting thermofluids experiments in laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations such as CNC milling, turning, TIG welding, and laser welding.
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and test automation, including tools like LabVIEW.