- Location
- Switzerland (General)
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
Come Innovate Motion with Us
As our next Thermodynamic and Thermal Systems - Lead Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and optimizing advanced thermal architectures. Your expertise in heat pump systems, refrigerant selection, and simulation integration will help accelerate innovation and guide strategic decisions for next-generation e-System technologies.
Your responsibilities will be to:
Lead the design of cutting-edge thermal systems using sustainable refrigerants like R744, R290, and R1234yf
Collaborate with simulation engineers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation
Work in a global, matrixed organization that values agility, experimentation, and continuous learning
Influence product roadmaps and accelerate time-to-market for high-impact solutions
Enjoy a culture that supports technical mastery, collaboration, and leadership development
Be part of a team shaping the future of energy-efficient mobility
Design and develop thermal system architectures for heat pumps and cooling systems
Evaluate refrigerants and components to meet performance and environmental goals
Integrate simulation insights and AI tools to refine system designs
Collaborate with R&D, product management, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions
Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior stakeholders
Our requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in thermodynamics and thermal system design
Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; PhD is considered as an advantage
Experience with using MATLAB, GT Suites and 1D simulation software with additional programming skills in Python or R
Previous experience in the automotive and/or HVAC industry, with solid understanding of sustainable refrigerants and global thermal system regulations
Strongly collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to effectively work across cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to guide discussions, influence decisions, and take ownership of projects
Fluency in French, German, or Italian in addition to English
What we offer:
A truly international and multicultural and fast-moving work environment
A cutting-edge, fully automated production environment where innovation meets execution
The opportunity to further develop your professional skills in a diverse and engaging job
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
