Technical Lead – Applied Mechanics

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The Technical Lead Modeling & Simulation (Individual Contributor) will provide advanced structural and FEA simulation expertise for Thermo Kings global product portfolio which includes truck trailer bus rail and marine temperature control systems. This role focuses on predicting product behavior in demanding dynamic vibration and shockload environmentsand enabling robust durable and optimized designs for transport refrigeration customers. The position requires hands-on analysis deep technical judgment and the ability to translate simulation insights into design guidance for product engineering teams worldwide. Experience with physical test correlation techniquessuch as single and multi-axes shaker table testing accelerated life testing and strain measurement methodsis a strong plus. Demonstrated leadership or technical project leadership experience is also advantageous.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute structural and FEA simulations for Thermo King components and systems across truck trailer bus rail and marine applications.
Analyze static dynamic fatigue and vibrational loads that reflect real-world harsh transport conditions including road-induced vibration shock mounting stresses and thermal structural interactions.
Build high-fidelity finite element models for complex assemblies such as compressors frames mounts enclosures brackets refrigerant line supports and other mechanical subsystems within Thermo King units.
Provide clear actionable design recommendations to global engineering teams to improve durability manufacturability reliability and weight efficiency.
Partner with Reliability Engineering Product Engineering and Test Labs to align analysis assumptions with actual duty cycles test profiles and validation plans specific to transport refrigeration.
Develop and maintain simulation methods tailored for Thermo Kings dynamic vibration and shockload environments including vibration durability road load simulation fatigue estimation and structural integrity assessments.
Support new product development (NPD) programs with early-stage design evaluations and simulation-driven insights to accelerate development and reduce physical test iterations.
Prepare high-quality technical documentation summarizing analysis approach boundary conditions correlations and engineering recommendations.
Contribute to capability growth within the Modeling & Simulation team through method development knowledge-sharing and informal mentoring of early career analysts.
Collaborate with global Thermo King stakeholders to understand program priorities feasibility risks and analysis needs.
Leverage experience with physical test techniquessuch as single and multi-axes shaker table testing accelerated life testing strain measurement/strain gauging and related methodsto improve model correlation and enhance simulation accuracy.
Provide technical leadership within projects influencing decisions guiding analysis strategies and coordinating simulation activities across cross-functional teams (without formal people management).

Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
PhD will be a plus.
812 years of hands-on experience in structural/FEA analysis ideally in automotive off-highway refrigeration or transport-related industries.
Strong proficiency in FEA tools such as ANSYS Abaqus or similar platforms.
Solid grounding in mechanical behavior under vibration impact/shock fatigue and nonlinear material/structural response.
Proven expertise building and validating complex models that correlate well with physical testing.
Ability to convert simulation results into clear engineering guidance for multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication documentation and collaboration skills.

Preferred Technical Background
Experience with mobile equipment or transport-related engineering (automotive rail off-road equipment refrigeration units etc.).
Familiarity with Thermo King product categories or similar ruggedized HVAC/transport cooling systems.
Exposure to vibration spectrum analysis random vibration harmonic response and durability methodologies aligned with transport environments.
Experience with scripting (Python APDL etc.) to automate workflows or develop reusable modeling templates.
Understanding of thermal-structural coupled simulations or refrigerant system component behavior is a plus.
Experience with single and multi-axes shaker table testing accelerated life testing strain measurement/strain gauging and related structural validation techniques.
Technical project leadership task leadership or cross-functional technical coordination experience.

Personal Attributes
Highly analytical with strong problemsolving capability.
Self-driven with the ability to manage work priorities independently.
Collaborative mindset with strong initiative to influence design improvements.
Proven ability to apply bestpractice approaches and engage in continuous learning.
Ability to lead technically within cross-functional programs and drive engineering clarity.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.