Global Connect Technologies · 1 day ago
Thermal Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGlobal Connect Technologies is seeking a CFD/Thermal-3D Management CAE Specialist to develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power components in electric and hybrid vehicles. The role involves conducting thermal simulations, collaborating with various teams to integrate solutions into vehicle design, and optimizing battery thermal management for enhanced performance.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Asma Sultana
Responsibilities
Develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power components, including batteries, inverters, electric motors, and power electronics, using tools such as ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+
Conduct thermal simulations to evaluate and enhance the performance of cooling and heating systems under different operating conditions, such as high-speed driving, rapid acceleration, and charging
Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate thermal management solutions into overall vehicle design, ensuring compatibility and efficiency
Analyze heat transfer and cooling requirements, assessing the effectiveness of components like radiators, heat exchangers, and HVAC systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures, in electric and hybrid vehicle applications
Optimize battery thermal management to ensure consistent performance, prolong battery life, and enhance vehicle range under various environmental conditions
Validate thermal models against real-world data by conducting physical tests under different load and environmental conditions, adjusting simulation parameters as needed to improve accuracy
Document thermal analysis results, preparing detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements to enhance cooling efficiency and component reliability
Research and implement advanced cooling technologies, such as phase change materials, liquid cooling systems, and thermal insulation, to improve overall vehicle thermal performance
Proficiency in thermal simulation tools like ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+
Use expertise to correlate virtual to physical. Sign-off virtual performance based on simulation models
Qualification
Required
BTech - Mechanical
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power components, including batteries, inverters, electric motors, and power electronics, using tools such as ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+
Conduct thermal simulations to evaluate and enhance the performance of cooling and heating systems under different operating conditions, such as high-speed driving, rapid acceleration, and charging
Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate thermal management solutions into overall vehicle design, ensuring compatibility and efficiency
Analyze heat transfer and cooling requirements, assessing the effectiveness of components like radiators, heat exchangers, and HVAC systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures, in electric and hybrid vehicle applications
Optimize battery thermal management to ensure consistent performance, prolong battery life, and enhance vehicle range under various environmental conditions
Validate thermal models against real-world data by conducting physical tests under different load and environmental conditions, adjusting simulation parameters as needed to improve accuracy
Document thermal analysis results, preparing detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements to enhance cooling efficiency and component reliability
Research and implement advanced cooling technologies, such as phase change materials, liquid cooling systems, and thermal insulation, to improve overall vehicle thermal performance
Proficiency in thermal simulation tools like ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+
Use expertise to correlate virtual to physical. Sign-off virtual performance based on simulation models
Company
Global Connect Technologies
Global Connect Technologies is a fast-growing automotive and IT engineering services company based in the USA.
Founded in 2022Michigan , US
2-10 employeesH1B Sponsorship
Global Connect Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (20)
2024 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase