Thermal System Engineer – eAxle & eMachine

As Thermal System Engineer for eMachine & eAxle, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing thermal system concepts that ensure the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of electric powertrain systems. You will combine simulation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration while working closely with experts from electric machine, gearbox, power electronics, and software domains to support the successful development and validation of eMobility solutions.   Your Tasks Act as a thermal system responsible for eMachine and eAxle, ensuring optimal thermal system performance and cost-competitiveness across platform and customer projects Develop & evaluate eMachine layouts and eAxle thermal system concepts in collaboration with cross-functional teams Perform system-level thermal simulations and predict thermal behavior of eAxle and eMachine components Plan, define, and conduct thermal measurements , including analysis and interpretation of results, support validation process Development & continuous improvement of thermal system simulation models . Ensure alignment between simulation and measurement data Serve as the main interface for thermal topics between key domains (electric machine, gearbox, power electronics) and towards internals/external stakeholders Support project teams as a core contributor , taking responsibility for thermal system related deliverables (e.g. requirement evaluation, customer communication, presentation of technical results towards the project, general support in thermal system related questions) Support software-related topics at system level, with basic understanding of control strategies, thermal management functions, and calibration logic Your Profile Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Automotive Engineering, Thermodynamics or a comparable field Thermodynamics Expertise : Strong knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal cause-and-effect relationships on both component and system level. System-Level Understanding of the overall functionality, requirements, and interdependencies of electric powertrain components , including vehicle-level interactions Good understanding of thermal system behaviour & cooling concepts in eMobility & powertrain applications Experience with system simulation tools such as AMESIM, Simscape, Simulink or similar Proficiency in MATLAB and general engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, MS Office) Understanding of 3D FEA & CFD simulation methods and corresponding tools (e.g. ANSYS, Fluent) Basic understanding of automotive embedded software architecture and software-controlled thermal management strategies is considered an advantage Fundamental understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes , cost-effective design principles Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, a highly cooperative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment Fluent English language skills