Thermal Mechanical Engineer
19 hours ago
Colchester
We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to join our team The Role Reporting to the Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Manager, this role requires someone who has a ‘hands-on’ approach to Thermal and Mechanical engineering. Working closely with the wider engineering functions, you and your team will play a crucial role in the design process from concept to production. Based at our Colchester site on a full-time/hybrid basis (and we’re flexible with what that looks like!). We have flexible working with core hours of 10am to 3pm – working 37.5 hours per week. What will I be delivering? The Thermal/Mechanical team at Concurrent are responsible for delivering the cooling solution and the mechanical solution for conduction cooled/air cooled boards as well as system products. The team is also responsible for qualifying the products under harsh thermal/mechanical and environmental requirements. Key Responsibilities: • The thermal and mechanical design of electronics to be used in harsh environments. Including systems and board level designs., • Report progress and technical issues to the leadership and project management., • Provide support with the Design and Test function by means of designing new jigs and fixtures for design verification and production test purposes., • Implement and/or improve technical tools, processes, team skills/knowledge increasing team efficiency and effectiveness., • Provide technical input, support, decision making within the team as necessary ensuring project deliverables are achieved., • Simulation and Analysis: Perform thermal simulations and analysis to validate design modifications and ensure optimal thermal performance., • Prototype testing: Conduct experimental testing and verification of prototypes to assess thermal and mechanical performance and compliance with design specifications., • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions into overall product designs., • Documentation: Create detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports., • Material Selection: Identify suitable materials and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in thermal design., • Industry Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations. What’s in it for me? This is a great role for someone looking to build on their experience on-the-job and develop into a senior member of the team. You will have the opportunity to tap into a wealth of knowledge, allowing you to continuously to improve, evolve and grow! What do I need to bring with me? Essential knowledge & experience: • Proficient in general mechanical design principles, 3D designs, parts and assemblies (preferably SolidWorks) and document control. Proven knowledge of 2D drawing creation, geometrical tolerancing and stack analysis., • Good grasp of material properties, metalwork manufacture and surface finishing., • Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal solutions in electronic products., • Previous experience in working with interdisciplinary project teams., • An ability to solve potentially complex mechanical/thermal problems, with the ability to reason independently and reach achievable engineering solutions., • Good understanding of electronics cooling., • Ability to use 3D Cad software for mechanical design (preferably SolidWorks), • Track record of managing and mitigating risks on projects. Desirable: • Understanding of mechanical design for high vibration environments, • Understanding of Military and Aerospace qualification testing., • Capable of FEA frequency analysis for vibration, • Experience in developing and improving engineering processes., • Experience of working with suppliers and customers Benefits for Working at Concurrent • 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme., • Annual profit share bonus., • Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes., • Death in service benefit & income protection., • Employee assistance programme and virtual GP., • Employee referral scheme., • Enhanced parental leave., • Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution., • One paid volunteering day per year., • Private Health Insurance through Bupa., • YuLife wellbeing app. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.