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Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham
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
* 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
* 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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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