Senior Thermal Design Engineer

About Fisker Inc.  

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store. 

Role Overview

At the heart of Fisker’s visionary product lies a state of the art powertrain – and you can play a central role in its delivery. This position will be responsible for the development and integration of thermal systems and components. It requires a detail-oriented with can do attitude individual with excellent communication skills and technical knowledge. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and adaptive person that contributes strong technical expertise to a fast-paced engineering team. Fisker is a fast-moving technologically-focused startup, and in this context you will need considerable flexibility and adaptability to deal with the rapidly-developing requirements at the leading edge of EV powertrain implementation. 

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the mechanical design and development of state-of-the-art thermal and HVAC systems 
  • Develop solution and resolve mechanical interface issues with other components 
  • Work closely with block leaders to package and integrate systems into vehicle environment.  
  • Work closely with CAE team to create solutions to meet cabin comfort, vehicle performance, durability and mass targets
  • Work with validation group to detail necessary tests and pass/fail criteria for prototype evaluation 
  • Supplier management and coordination for thermal systems and components
  • Develop and approve DFMEAs and DVP&Rs for thermal components and systems and interface to other modules 

Qualifications

  • Requires BS in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree; graduate degree preferred 
  • 2-5 or more years of experience in a new product development engineering role required 
  • 3D CAD and PLM software experience required, Catia V5/6 preferred. 
  • High level of interpersonal skills and works effectively with cross-cultural teams 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong analytical ability 
  • Excellent knowledge of GD&T fundamental 
  • Experience with DFM best practices for cast and extrusion methods  
Organisation: 
Fisker Inc