Lead Systems Engineer - Thermal Management

About the role

The Propulsion Systems Engineering team develops and integrates thermal management solutions for diesel-electric, battery-electric and hybrid locomotives and off-highway vehicles. As Lead Engineer for propulsion system thermal management, you will lead the design, development, validation and production support of locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems, working with propulsion, battery, engine, controls, structures, manufacturing, sourcing, service and supplier teams.

Key responsibilities

• Define airflow, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical and packaging requirements for propulsion system thermal management equipment.
• Select and integrate components such as blowers, filters, ducting, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and thermal management units.
• Perform thermal, airflow, hydraulic and mechanical analyses to support design decisions and system optimization.
• Develop and run component and system validation plans, including laboratory and locomotive testing, and analyze test results and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams on component development, qualification and product launches.
• Support manufacturing, commissioning, field investigations and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal management, HVAC, fluid systems or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow and mechanical system design.
• Experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing and field settings, including around industrial equipment and locomotives during testing, and occasional travel to manufacturing, customer and testing sites.

Required skills

• CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, DFMEA and manufacturing-focused design practices.
• Familiarity with CFD, thermal analysis and simulation tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

What we offer

• Salary range of $62,100-$85,300, depending on experience, education and location.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.
• Training provided for other duties outside your function or trade.