Ford Pro · 13 hours ago
Thermal Systems Engineer
3590 Cover St, Long Beach, CA, 90808, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Pro is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team. As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing coolant subsystems that ensure the safety and efficiency of electric passenger vehicles' high-voltage components.
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Responsibilities
You will lead the design, development, and integration of fluid-based thermal management loops
Lead the architecture, design, and development of coolant subsystems that interact with HV battery, drive unit, power electronics, refrigeration, and HVAC components
Define detailed thermal and hydraulic performance specifications for individual components (e.g., pumps, valves, heat exchangers, fans, hoses, degas bottles, etc.) within the coolant subsystem
Work with application engineers to evaluate and select appropriate components based on performance requirements, cost, packaging constraints, and reliability targets
Develop, calibrate, and maintain high-fidelity plant models that accurately simulate thermal and hydraulic behavior of the subsystem's components
Conduct detailed thermal and fluidic analysis to ensure components meet specified performance targets under various operating conditions
Collaborate with test engineers to define and execute component and subsystem characterization tests to validate and refine plant models
Work closely with the Design Engineers to ensure component designs meet thermal and mechanical requirements, and with the Controls Engineer who will use the plant models for algorithm development
Ensure traceability between high-level system requirements and detailed component specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years of experience in thermal system design or component engineering
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles
Experience with physical system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, etc.)
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for model development
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience with EV thermal management systems
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN) for controlling smart pumps and valves
Strong collaborative skills to work across hardware and software teams in a fast-paced EV development environment
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Andrew Frick
Interim Head
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