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The Opportunity - We have great opportunities now available for Principal Thermal Systems Engineer
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About the role:
As a result of growing demands for our award-winning range of diesel, electric and the exciting new Hydrogen engine development programmes, we are seeking a Principal Thermal Systems Engineer to join our team. The post will suit an individual looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of off highway vehicle design and development.
You will play a key role in optimising Vehicle Thermal Management Systems for next-generation Diesel, Hydrogen, Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric vehicles, working in a highly collaborative and technically advanced environment.
What does this role involve day to day?
• You will be responsible for supporting technical reviews and governance of machine thermal system sign off for all projects worldwide
• You will support product design engineers & purchasing teams, to simulate, design & develop cooling system to ensure effective thermal management for the given machine.
• Support Quality, Manufacturing & Purchasing teams to resolve production / supply chain challenges
• Lead Thermal System 1D model development and validation work streams for each vehicle build phase, to ensure Thermal System performance meets attribute and system level requirements.
• Collaborate with CFD Engineers to ensure robust 1D model inputs and support Heat Exchanger optimization activities.
• Collaborate with Thermal System Test & Integration Engineers to correlate 1D models with physical test data.
This will be suited to you if
• Have a degree qualification in an automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• You have good knowledge and understanding of thermodynamic principals.
• Good understanding of the physics behind thermal systems / refrigerant systems / HVAC systems.
• Experience of automotive / rail / off highway vehicle engineering thermal management systems
• Have a desire to invent the future by developing innovative products with specific focus around improving machine efficiency.
• Have a positive can-do attitude and ability to drive projects forward
• Develop design briefs / design concepts - solutions / validations plans & delivery plans
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
What's in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.
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