Thermal Management Engineer
The Shyft Group
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- Location
- Novi, MI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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About the company
The Shyft Group
Automotive · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Design, simulate, and integrate thermal systems for EV batteries, drive units, power electronics, and cabin HVAC.
- Specify components, develop control strategies, validate performance through testing, and collaborate with teams and suppliers.
Key skills
CAD designGT-SuiteAnsys Fluentcomputational fluid dynamicsthermal analysisdata acquisition systemsclosed-loop thermal control algorithms
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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