Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
We’re working with a global R&D and engineering firm focused on cutting-edge power electronics systems for electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy storage and rail applications. They are currently looking for a Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham.
The Role
This position will play a key part in the structural and thermal design of advanced power semiconductor packages, modules and high-power density converter and inverter systems. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery from concept and simulation to prototyping and testing, contributing directly to innovation in electrified transport and energy solutions.
Responsibilities Include
Designing structural and thermal components for power modules and converters
Developing advanced cooling methods and heat sink integration
Conducting thermal, electro-thermal, thermo-mechanical and CFD simulations
Collaborating with systems and control teams to ensure design compatibility
Coordinating prototype assembly and performing thermal and reliability testing
Supporting patent activity and contributing to technical documentation and publications
What We’re Looking For
A background in mechanical or thermal engineering
PhD with 3 years’ experience or MSc with 5 years’ experience in relevant design roles
Strong knowledge of power semiconductor packaging and cooling technologies
Experience working with bonding techniques and thermal interface materials
Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, ANSYS or COMSOL
A solid understanding of heat transfer, solid mechanics and fluid dynamics
What’s on Offer
~ Competitive salary
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Holiday allowance increases with length of service
~ Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
~ Free lunch and on-site parking including EV charging
~10 percent employer pension contribution
~ Life assurance
~ Support for professional memberships
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation and technical excellence are at the heart of what they do.