Associate Development Engineer Thermal Management (f/m/d)

We - Kautex Textron - are one of the 100 top-selling automotive suppliers worldwide. We are a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic tank systems, SCR and camera and sensor cleaning systems.

In addition, we are continuously developing new products, such as our battery housing for electric cars. In addition to our headquarters in Bonn, we operate more than 30 other plants worldwide.

This position offers you exciting product development activities in Battery Thermal Management with insights to common water-glycol systems as well as advanced cooling systems. 

What to expect:

• Responsibility for mechanical & thermal design with focus on system integration of thermal components in automotive assemblies.
• (Experimental) investigation of heat transfer and fluid flow for thermoplastic components.
• Creative prototyping activities for battery cooling components.
• Define and create internal design and process standards for thermal components.
• Continuously improve design tools for thermal fluids parts, which accelerate product development activities in costumer projects.
• Constantly interact with internal and external partners for Design Verification Plan (DVP), Quality and DFMEAs.
• Actively support the ideation process and IP related activities.

Safety of employees is very important to Kautex, therefore any suggestion to improve work-place safety or working practices is very welcome.

What you need to succeed:

• A technical University Engineering Degree with a strong focus on thermal fluids and heat transfer
• Preferably good background knowledge on HV-batteries
• Preferably  work experience in automotive with hands-on experience in designing, testing and simulation of thermal systems for electrified powertrains
• Additional knowledge in: Labview/1D simulation/Ansys Fluent & Discovery or similar is advantageous
• The ability to think analytically and a hands on approach
• Fluent in English and German language skills
• Key competencies such as managing ambiguity, customer focus, drive for results, strong interest in self development, an ability to learn on the fly and interpersonal savvy

You will excell if you enjoy working in a structured way and very independently in a multinational and -cultural working environment.