Thermal Management Engineer

About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are pioneering the future of rail transportation by deploying cutting-edge autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of transportation. Join us in shaping the next generation of rail technology, where tradition meets innovation to create faster, greener, and more efficient transportation solutions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to design and optimize the cooling system performance of our advanced electric rail vehicles. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful and reliable operations of our electrical controllers, battery systems, and electric motor systems. You will collaborate in multi-disciplinary efforts involving algorithms, systems development, and integration, driving innovation from concept through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Development: Design and optimize integrated thermal management systems for battery packs, electric propulsion, and pneumatics, including cooling and heating solutions
• Design Analyses: Conduct thermal design, analyses and simulations to predict system performance under various operating conditions, to inform design optimization, build, and operations
• Integration & Verification: Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate thermal management systems with other system components, and validate system performance
• Lifecycle Support: Address and resolve issues related to fielded systems, providing comprehensive support of thermal performance and reliability throughout the product lifecycle
• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of technological advancements and recommend potential applications and technology investments to enhance our solutions

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams of 3-10 members on diverse projects
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements introduced through prioritized capability enhancements
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient mobility network

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience with thermal management system design, power and cooling systems
• Proficiency in thermal analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermal modeling, and system integration
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment
• Fluent in both written and verbal English

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with battery technology and electric propulsion systems
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail or Electric Vehicles
• 9 or more years' related work experience
• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about thermal engineering and eager to lead the charge in electric rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!