Senior Development Engineer Thermal Systems and Electronics (f/m/x)

Job Description - Senior Development Engineer Thermal Systems and Electronics (f/m/x) )

Senior Development Engineer Thermal Systems and Electronics (f/m/x)

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• Initiate and execute Kautex' development activities in Battery thermal management/automotive cooling systems and powertrain integration/electronics/control strategies
• Ensure overall testing and simulation strategy for Kautex thermal management applications including live cell testing
• Ensure design and full functionality of Pentatonic Thermal+ prototypes for battery thermal management
• Guide strategy for powertrain/cooling system integration of Pentatonic Thermal + on vehicle level
• Act as a visible key expert/subject matter expert for the technical field of Battery Thermal Management and cooling system integration
• Be a Key player in customer/series-related innovation project(s) for Pentatonic Thermal+ battery thermal management products
• Innovate Kautex products for Battery thermal management and thermoplastic battery housings through ideas/inventions and prototyping/sampling, including corresponding business cases
• Guide development projects in the field of battery thermal management through independent decisions to technical and business success
• Drive creation and execution of Design Verification Plans (DVP), Quality and DFMEAs
• Actively support the ideation process and IP related activities
• Supervise and coordinate trainee and undergraduate projects
• Temporarily represent team leader and take over according functions
• Cooperation with external partners & universities/institutes
• Safety of employees is very important to Kautex, therefore any suggestions to improve work-safe safety or working practices is very welcome
• Technical University Degree (Ms preferred) in Mechanical Engineering; PhD preferred
• Track record of theoretical and practical experience & technology knowhow within the field of:
  • automotive thermal management
  • thermal integration in automotive powertrains/cooling systems
  • vehicle level testing of thermal management systems
• Experience in high-voltage testing, min. level 2E
• Strong academic network to leading universities in the field of new mobility
• Track record of practical experience in R&D of automotive industry and (technical) consulting for OEMs/Tier1s
• International experience
• Fluent German and English language skills

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