ERS Thermal Engineer

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC 

ERS Thermal Engineer - Onsite 

Job Summary 

GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU) is seeking an ERS Thermal Engineer with a Formula 1 background to join our engineering team in Concord, NC. This role focuses on thermal management for Motor Generator Unit – e-motor (MGU), Control Unit Kinetic – inverter (CU-K), and Energy Store – battery (ES) systems in F1 power units. The engineer will deliver cooling strategies ensuring performance, reliability, and FIA compliance under extreme conditions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design cooling systems for MGU-K, CU-K, and ES, including heat exchangers, interfaces, and fluid routing. 

• Perform thermal simulations using STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, or equivalent for CFD/CHT analysis. 

• Analyze telemetry data to optimize thermal performance across duty cycles. 

• Collaborate with ERS, electronics, mechanical, and integration teams for system packaging. 

• Support prototype testing (dyno, track, thermal cycling) and validation. 

• Ensure DFM with suppliers for manufacturability and regulatory compliance. 

• Document thermal models, results, and trade-offs for review. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related field; Master's preferred. 

• 3+ years in thermal management, preferably motorsport or high-power electronics. 

• Proficiency in CFD/thermal tools (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, SimScale). 

• Strong heat transfer knowledge for electric motors, power electronics, batteries. 

• Experience with materials and processes for extreme environments. 

• Familiarity with F1 ERS regulations.  

Desirable Skills: 

• Specific F1 ERS thermal design (MGU-K, CU-K, ES). 

• Advanced cooling (oil spray, immersion, phase change). 

• Thermal interface optimization and packaging in tight constraints. 

• Telemetry analysis and controls integration. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Results-driven under aggressive timelines. 

• Innovative problem-solver balancing trade-offs. 

• Excellent cross-functional communicator. 

• Detail-oriented with continuous improvement mindset. 

• Passionate about F1 technology. 

Why Join Us 

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance. 

Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf. 

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