Thermal Simulation and Verification Engineer

Location: Mossville, IL

Schedule: 100% onsite

Pay Range: $40-%50/hr depending on benefits and experience

Job Description:

Virtual simulation of thermal design for motors including verification of test results from hardware to analysis. The candidate will have a strong background in physics to understand the calculations going into the analysis and relate to physical hardware.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group :

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Execute analysis of motor thermal test data and compare to analytical predictions.
• Write automated scripts to improve velocity of motor thermal analysis.

Typical task breakdown:

• Physics based thermal design utilizing software and or Excel.
• Converting Internally Developed Excel tools to WEB-Format Using EASA.
• Inheriting the current data analysis process of converting machine population data to thermal predictions for life calculations.
• Working with the internal data analysis tool team to create tools/user groups that has motor specific user functions such as predicting SS temperature.
• Work on developing Matlab or Visual Basic tools for PM and Induction motor thermal analysis.

Interaction with team :

• Work with Simulation Team / Experts on a regular basis to develop and validate analysis programs.
• Work with test engineers to process lab data and compare with analytical predictions.

Work environment :

• Fast paced.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering and/or Physics concentration.
• 3+ years of experience required.
• 5-10 years of experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Thermal simulation understanding.
• Python or Matlab Programming Experience (proficient level).
• Design of rotating components.

(Desired)

• CFD/FEA Background.
• Rotating Component analysis background.
• Data analysis experience.
• EASA (Converting Excel Sheets to WEB tools).

Soft Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.