Product Development Engineer II - Electric Vehicle
Racine, WI 
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Posted 22 days ago
Job Description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

This position is for a newly created business segment within Modine to address the rapidly growing Electric and Fuel Cell vehicle market. Individuals in this position would be responsible for the development of new Battery Thermal Management systems (BTMS), Passenger Thermal Management Systems (PTMS), Electronics Cooling Package (ECP) technologies and components for Electric Vehicles (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). A typical BTMS would consist of heat exchangers & electric components like compressors, heater, coolant pumps, E-fans, sensors, a wire harness and master controller. A typical ECP would consist of heat exchangers like a radiator for electronics cooling and condenser for cabin cooling, E-fans, a wire harness and master controller.

This position reports to a Product Engineering Supervisor or Product Engineering Section Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop new Battery Thermal Management System, (BTMS), Passenger Thermal Management Systems (PTMS) and Electronics Cooling Package (ECP) concepts
  • Development of new electric components like Compressors, Heaters, Coolant pumps, E-Fan, Sensors, Valve etc.
  • Specify test requirements and analyze test results on assigning products to validate performance and durability of new and revised designs.
  • Determine design alternatives and optimize for cost, durability, performance, and/or manufacturability goals.
  • Interact with application, manufacturing, materials, and virtual technology, CAD design, cost estimating, sales, manufacturing plants, and the test labs to develop new designs.
  • Plan and manage prototype builds and validation testing to ensure the new product goals have been met.
  • Maintain project financials within approved expenditures and be accountable for cost overruns requiring justification and approval for additional expenditures.
  • Release documentation including models, drawings, specifications, and predictive computer modeling tools for newly developed products
  • Value Add, Value Engineer support for continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities in the plants
  • Problem resolution for production programs and new launches
Required Education & Qualifications
  • College graduate in Mechanical OR Electrical engineering or related technical discipline with limited work experience or 2 - 7 years equivalent experience in the specified engineering discipline
  • A basic understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and 2-phase refrigerant systems is required.
  • Knowledge of structural design, manufacturing processes and computer methods are necessary.
  • Knowledge of HV & LV Electrical components would be desired.
  • Prior Experience in the EV market and/or Thermal Management system design would be beneficial
  • CAD software (Pro/E, UG, SolidEdge, or similar), KULI, and computer programming experience is beneficial and preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal is required.

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Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.


Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2 to 7 years
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