Mechanical & Physical Engineer - EMAT Thermal Performance

About the Job You’re Considering

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Thermal Performance Engineer to join our team and play a key role in ensuring vehicle thermal systems meet functional objectives. This role involves simulation, testing, validation, and collaboration across engineering and styling teams to optimize thermal performance in both BEV and ICE vehicles.

Your Role

• Lead vehicle thermal system instrumentation and testing to ensure accurate data collection and performance validation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot thermal systems in both battery electric (BEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
• Develop and implement energy consumption solutions for BEV platforms to enhance range and efficiency.
• Plan and execute annual hot trip tests and development test cycles in coordination with lab engineers.
• Collaborate with program chiefs to review cooling system status and recommend improvements.
• Support aero/thermal attribute development and ensure alignment with DVP&R testing and reporting standards.
• Occasionally interface with the exterior styling studio to ensure thermal system integration aligns with design goals.

Your Skills and Experience

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• You bring at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in thermal systems or vehicle testing.
• You have a strong understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal system design.
• You’re experienced with data acquisition systems and thermal drive cycle testing.
• You’ve worked with cross-functional teams and have a proven ability to lead and influence outcomes.
• You’re familiar with BEV range optimization and vehicle energy demand analysis.
• You’re a strong communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills :

3 Preferred Qualifications
1. Understanding of thermal systems
2. Understanding of heat transfer
3. Understanding of Testing and instrumentation

Vehicle Testing 3
Data acquisition 2
Thermal Drive Cycles 2
Vehicle Demand Energy 2
BEV Range experience 2

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 Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemin