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Carbon Robotics · 12 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Thermal Management

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

Carbon Robotics is an innovative company that leverages advanced robotics and AI to revolutionize agricultural practices. As a Mechanical Engineer focusing on Vehicle Thermal Management Systems, you will develop mechanical systems for the Laser Weeding systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in challenging environments.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Responsibilities

Define and select core off the shelf, semi-custom components and consumables of the thermal management system including chillers, radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers, housings, pumps and refrigerant selection

Architect complete cooling systems for diesel engines, generators, motors, inverters, batteries, hydraulics, laser, computer, and auxiliary systems operating in rugged, dusty, high-load environments

Perform thermal load analysis, pressure drop calculations, flow distribution studies, and heat rejection tradeoffs across multiple operating modes and duty cycles

Design and review coolant routing, hose and hard-line layouts, fittings, and sealing strategies for reliability in agricultural environments

Use CAD and analytical tools to support thermal, structural, and vibration simulation of thermal system components and mounting systems

Lead thermal validation testing including thermal soak, heat rejection testing, fouling evaluation and field data correlation

Support prototype builds, field trials, and production issues, diagnosing and resolving thermal performance gaps

Act as a Responsible Engineer or thermal subsystem owner, working with suppliers to define requirements and validate solutions

Qualification

Thermal management systemsCAD (SolidWorks)Ansys CFDAutomotive engineeringDurability testingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

6–15 years of experience designing and validating thermal management systems for automotive, off-highway, agricultural, or heavy equipment applications

Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Ansys CFD or equivalent tools for thermal analysis

Deep experience with radiators, oil coolers, charge-air coolers, chillers, pumps, fans, coolant circuits, refrigerant selection rationale and thermal interface materials

Experience integrating thermal hardware into vehicles, including packaging, mounting, serviceability, and durability considerations

Knowledge of automotive/agricultural durability requirements and validation testing procedures highly desired

Familiarity with supplier-provided thermal data, test reports, and performance maps, with the ability to challenge and validate assumptions

Willingness to travel ~10% of the time to support products in the production & field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers

BS+ in Mechanical Engineering, or related, with focus on machine design, automotive engineering, or related field