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Engineer, Thermal Systems Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Engineer, Thermal Systems

Hyliion Inc. - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 5/1/2025 - Expires: 7/30/2025

Job ID: 288572096

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Job Description

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean,flexible and affordable electricity production. TheCompany's primary focus is to develop distributedpower generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changingenergy economy.

Job Purpose

The Engineer, Thermal Systems is responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and validation of thermal and fluid systems for the KARNO. This role plays a key part in the product development lifecycle by applying expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to influence engine component designs from concept through certification. The engineer will utilize a range of analytical tools, including hand calculations, 1-D flow modeling and FEA/CFD, to perform thermal analyses, select appropriate thermal hardware, and support component and system testing. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, the engineer contributes to the development of innovative thermal solutions, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong technical acumen, a hands-on approach, and a passion for advancing thermal technologies in high-performance environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be primarily responsibilities include:


Participate throughout the design process to analyze and influence engine components from the design phase through certification
Perform thermal analysis using 1D tools, finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis in support of new designs
Evaluate and select hardware to support thermal systems
Execute with guidance the analysis, design, test and integration of fluid systems to meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
Plan and execute component and engine test programs and utilize the results to validate engine designs, systems and analytical models
Prepare invention disclosures for technology that provides a competitive advantage
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:


Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university
At least 2 additional years of industry experience in a relevant Thermal Engineering position
Prior experience in the fundamentals of heat transfer and compressible flow

Skills and Abilities

Deep technical and functional expertise in the areas of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer
Proficiency in thermal modeling and simulations tools such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Discovery, ANSYS optiSLang, Flow Simulator, MATLAB or equivalent
Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of thermal-fluid systems and heat exchangers
Experience in thermodynamic cycle modeling
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
Flexible and friendly approach to working in a team environment
Highly motivated, passionate, and exceptional communication skills
Passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability for innovative thinking to devise novel solutions to complex, interdisciplinary design challenges

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements


Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits:


Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion's human resources department at HR@hyliion.com

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
83492058
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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