Cooling System Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cooling System Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of thermal management solutions for electric engines and drives in cutting-edge aeronautical applications including design analysis optimization tests and certification. This role requires a deep understanding of thermodynamics fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles coupled with practical experience. The engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance reliability and longevity of our electric propulsion systems by maintaining critical components within their optimal operating temperature ranges.

Location: São Jose dos Campos SP Brazil / Atlanta Georgia USA

Key Responsibilities

• Thermal System Development: Lead the conceptualization design and tests of innovative cooling systems for high-power electric motors and drives. This includes selecting appropriate cooling methodologies materials and components.
• Thermal Analysis & Simulation: Conduct detailed thermal analysis and simulations (e.g. CFD FEA 1D models and hand calculations) to predict and optimize the thermal performance of electric propulsion systems under various flight conditions and operational scenarios. This involves assessing heat loads temperature distributions and cooling efficiencies for different methods of heat extraction.
• Requirements Definition & Validation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define thermal requirements establish performance targets and ensure that cooling solutions meet stringent aerospace standards and regulatory compliance.
• Testing & Verification: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for thermal systems including component-level sub-system and full-scale propulsion unit testing. Analyze test data correlate with simulation results and identify areas for design improvement and optimization.
• Supplier Management: Work closely with external suppliers and partners to evaluate and select cooling components materials and technologies ensuring they meet technical specifications quality standards and cost targets.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve thermal-related issues during development testing and in-service operation. Implement effective corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation including design specifications analysis reports test procedures and certification data. Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in thermal management technologies materials and manufacturing processes relevant to electric propulsion. Proactively identify and explore new concepts and solutions to enhance cooling system performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a specialization in thermodynamics heat transfer or fluid dynamics.
• 5 years of experience in thermal management system design and analysis preferably in the aerospace automotive (electric vehicles) or power electronics industries.
• Proficiency in CFD and/or FEA software for thermal analysis.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer mechanisms (conduction convection radiation) and their application in complex systems.
• Experience with flow and thermal network models and corresponding tools e.g. Simscape Amesim GT-Suite or similar.
• Experience with thermal testing instrumentation data acquisition and post-processing.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and certification processes (e.g. SAE Aerospace Standards FAA regulations).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with thermal management of high-power electric motors inverters or battery systems.
• Experience with air cooling for rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of advanced cooling techniques (e.g. two-phase cooling jet impingement microchannel cooling).
• Experience with CAD software for mechanical design and integration.
• Familiarity with system-level modeling and simulation.

Additional Job Details

Technical T3

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results using practical technical principles
Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
Works on smaller less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes procedures or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
May provide guidance help with training and review work of entry-level employees
May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

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