Thermal Performance Engineer - Auburn Hills, MI

Thermal Performance Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Summary
Seeking a Thermal Performance Engineer to support vehicle thermal system development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting for BEV and ICE vehicles. The engineer will work cross-functionally with product teams, lab engineers, and program teams to identify issues, drive resolutions, and support vehicle performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle thermal system instrumentation, testing, and validation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot BEV & ICE thermal/HVAC/cooling systems.
• Support BEV energy consumption and vehicle demand energy analysis.
• Execute and analyze EPA drive cycle and vehicle testing.
• Support DVP&R, simulation, data analysis, and test reporting.
• Assist with hot-weather testing, drive-cell, and wind-tunnel testing.
• Track issues, provide status updates, and drive issue resolution with cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong vehicle testing and thermal systems experience.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and lead activities.

Mandatory Skills & Proficiency

Skill	Required Proficiency
Vehicle Testing	3/3
Data Acquisition	3/3
EPA Drive Cycles	2/3
Vehicle Demand Energy	2/3
BEV Range Experience	2/3
Thermal Systems	2/3

Preferred Experience

• Thermal development, HVAC, or vehicle cooling systems.
• Data acquisition systems.
• Drive-cell / wind-tunnel testing.
• Working with and directing mechanics.
• Vehicle thermal validation and BEV energy analysis.