Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

We’re working with a global R&D and engineering firm focused on cutting-edge power electronics systems for electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy storage and rail applications. They are currently looking for a Senior Structural and Thermal Design Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham.

The Role

This position will play a key part in the structural and thermal design of advanced power semiconductor packages, modules and high-power density converter and inverter systems. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery from concept and simulation to prototyping and testing, contributing directly to innovation in electrified transport and energy solutions.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing structural and thermal components for power modules and converters
• Developing advanced cooling methods and heat sink integration
• Conducting thermal, electro-thermal, thermo-mechanical and CFD simulations
• Collaborating with systems and control teams to ensure design compatibility
• Coordinating prototype assembly and performing thermal and reliability testing
• Supporting patent activity and contributing to technical documentation and publications

What We’re Looking For

• A background in mechanical or thermal engineering
• PhD with 3 years’ experience or MSc with 5 years’ experience in relevant design roles
• Strong knowledge of power semiconductor packaging and cooling technologies
• Experience working with bonding techniques and thermal interface materials
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, ANSYS or COMSOL
• A solid understanding of heat transfer, solid mechanics and fluid dynamics

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday allowance increases with length of service
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Free lunch and on-site parking including EV charging
• 10 percent employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Support for professional memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment where innovation and technical excellence are at the heart of what they do.