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Thermal Performance Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Thermal Performance Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills Michigan
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 6 / 12 Month
Work Type: Onsite
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Job Description:
Job Description:
Thermal Performance Engineer:
The Thermal Performance Engineer will ensure that vehicle functional objectives are achieved and will recommend actions to the Product team.
The selected candidate will conduct reviews of functional systems (simulation and testing) cooling systems status with program chiefs development test planning with lab engineers and annual hot trip execution for assigned programs.
The Engineer will also lead the communications and reporting of issues which include status updates and driving issue resolution.
The Thermal Performance Engineer will be responsible for proactive planning and tracking of vehicle validation active support of aero/thermal attributes and DVP&R test and reporting.
The engineer will occasionally be required to interact with members of the exterior styling studio.
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
3 years of relevant engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with thermal development HVAC or cooling systems
Experience with data acquisition systems
Experience with drive cell / wind tunnel testing
Experience working with and directing bargaining unit mechanics
Ability to work with cross functional teams
Proven ability to lead teams
Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Thermal System Instrumentation and testing
2. BEV & ICE Vehicle thermal system diagnosis and troubleshooting
3. BEV Energy consumption solutions
What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position
Vehicle Testing 3
Data acquisition 3
EPA Drive Cycles 2
Vehicle Demand Energy 2
BEV Range experience 2
Thermal Systems 2
The Thermal Performance Engineer will ensure that vehicle functional objectives are achieved and will recommend actions to the Product team.
The selected candidate will conduct reviews of functional systems (simulation and testing) cooling systems status with program chiefs development test planning with lab engineers and annual hot trip execution for assigned programs.
The Engineer will also lead the communications and reporting of issues which include status updates and driving issue resolution.
The Thermal Performance Engineer will be responsible for proactive planning and tracking of vehicle validation active support of aero/thermal attributes and DVP&R test and reporting.
The engineer will occasionally be required to interact with members of the exterior styling studio.
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
3 years of relevant engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with thermal development HVAC or cooling systems
Experience with data acquisition systems
Experience with drive cell / wind tunnel testing
Experience working with and directing bargaining unit mechanics
Ability to work with cross functional teams
Proven ability to lead teams
Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Thermal System Instrumentation and testing
2. BEV & ICE Vehicle thermal system diagnosis and troubleshooting
3. BEV Energy consumption solutions
What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position
Vehicle Testing 3
Data acquisition 3
EPA Drive Cycles 2
Vehicle Demand Energy 2
BEV Range experience 2
Thermal Systems 2
ABOUT Ztek:
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Zteks diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful particularly in hiring veterans. The companys veteran-focused hiring and deployment program Z-V.E.T matches skilled veterans with clients needs in various areas.
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