What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coolant Transfer -DRE position at Actalent?
Job Description: As a Coolant Transfer Design & Release Engineer for Thermal Hardware, you will leverage your mechanical design expertise to develop and implement coolant transfer lines, including packaging, routing, and bracketry. You will collaborate with other designers to create innovative thermal management solutions. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the high-quality delivery of products. Coolant transfer systems are crucial for maintaining thermal system balance and efficiency, particularly for heat exchangers and other components requiring coolant or energy exchange.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the design and development of coolant transfer systems from concept to production.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on quality, mass, and cost optimization.
- Coordinate with design groups and application centers to develop balanced coolant distribution routing that meets functional thermal management requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of project activities and milestones within budget constraints.
- Identify and implement the best methods for validating designs.
- Document best practices and create knowledge-sharing initiatives for design and mass reduction.
- Utilize analytical and basic simulation tools to manage tasks effectively.
Who You Are: You are an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong understanding in designing complex coolant routing systems and their attachments. You thrive in a collaborative, energetic, and global environment. Your proven ability to interact with cross-functional and cross-site product development teams is a significant asset.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a mechanical designer.
- Excellent understanding of physics principles related to heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and bench testing for ICE and EV systems.
- At least 3 years of experience in thermal systems engineering, preferably in the EV automotive or a similar industry.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing new and innovative processes and methodologies.
- Expertise in design documentation and product data management.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD and PTC CREO is mandatory.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Ability to read, interpret, and generate complex engineering documents, including technical specifications for testing, validation, and design best practices
Professional Skills:
- Leading design reviews for automotive/trucking industry components with internal and external stakeholders, preferably for coolant transfer systems.
- Strong interpretation of technical requirements for vehicle components, subsystems, and full systems.
- Ability to conduct and lead FMEA.
- Working knowledge of thermal systems and cooling circuits in electric vehicles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead design components and systems with minimal support.
- Knowledge of DAQ systems for testing.
- Ability to train others.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent cross-collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $45 - $50
