Principal Thermal Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with potential for extension.
You will play a critical role in ensuring that the products deliver the necessary performance against key thermal requirements.

Role: Principal Thermal Engineer
Location: Stevenage, minimum 3 days onsite however could be full time depending on the project
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: Full SC required to start

Potential travel to UK sites

What you’ll be doing:

• Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work.
• Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence.
• Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements.
• Participate in team meetings and design reviews.
• Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders.
• Responsible for dealing and collaborating with project stakeholders (internal & external).

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a STEM subject.
• Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS etc.).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Carrying out studies to determine the effects of conduction, convection and radiation on the thermal response of systems;
• Thermal analysis of electronics;
• Application of MATLAB-Simulink to deliver thermal studies;
• Use of CFD to assess thermal behaviour;
• Scripting using MATLAB or Python.
• Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner.
• Self-motivated and organised individuals, who are great problem solvers and can take responsibility for the delivery of work.
• Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers
• Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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