Lead Systems Engineer - Thermal Management

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Engineer – Propulsion System Thermal Management
• Focus: Locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems
• Work: Design, validation, and production/field support for propulsion thermal systems

Description

Lead the design, development, validation, and production support of locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems. You will define system requirements, select and integrate components, conduct engineering analyses, and support validation and field activities that improve performance, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ventilation and battery thermal management systems for locomotive and off-highway vehicle applications
• Define airflow, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and packaging requirements for propulsion system thermal management equipment
• Select and integrate components such as blowers, filters, ducting, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and thermal management units
• Perform thermal, airflow, hydraulic, and mechanical analyses to support design decisions and system optimization
• Develop and execute component- and system-level validation plans, including laboratory and locomotive testing
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support component development, qualification, and product launches
• Support manufacturing, commissioning, field investigations, and continuous improvement to enhance reliability and reduce cost

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in thermal management, HVAC, fluid systems, or similar applications
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and mechanical system design
• Experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and manufacturing-focused design practices
• Familiarity with CFD, thermal analysis, and simulation tools
• Experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments; may require travel

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligible
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible