Thermal Management System Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Thermal management is one of the biggest challenges in metal additive manufacturing, and getting it right takes more than a good simulation. It has a direct impact on machine performance, process stability and part quality, making it a challenging and highly influential part of machine design.

Working alongside highly skilled experts across the globe, you will shape the thermal management architecture of our LPBF machines.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interrogate design solutions with Systems, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure robust, appropriate, and cost-effective solutions
• Perform thermal calculations and 1D/3D simulations
• Develop thermal architectures and create P&IDs
• Select and specify all relevant thermal management components
• Coordinate and support engineering change, design, and design review activities
• Plan and execute testing activities in accordance with the V-model
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Supply Chain
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and design guidelines

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in thermal management with 5+ years of experience
• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or Physics
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with liquid cooling systems. Understanding of cooling loop chemistry is favorable
• Experience with 1D system simulation (e.g. Amesim, Flowmaster, Simulink/ Simscape) and 3D CFD (e.g. StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM)
• Experience with planning, executing, and documenting physical tests in lab and production environments
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to independently manage projects from concept to completion
• Experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion or similar Additive Manufacturing technologies is desirable
• Fluency in English

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.