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Systems Engineer - Thermal Systems

Schaeffler
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead definition and management of system requirements (SOR, product performance) through customer interaction for Thermal Management Systems & Modules (Refrigeration)
  • Evaluate vehicle refrirgeration system architectures to select the best solutions to meet stakeholder and system requirements.
  • Initiate and conduct System - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA) with customer engineers
  • Lead & contribute to the development of a integreated refrigeration system technical solution (including but not limited to Compressor, Expansion & Flow Valves, Manifolds, Heat Exchangers, Accumulators etc) which meets the requirements and complies with the applicable standards (incl. analyses, evaluation and mitigation of design risks)
  • Contribute to the exchange of development-related information and collaboration with internal/external development partners for system elements (E/E, software, sub-systems, components) e.g. with production regarding special characteristics or producibility aspects, with customers regarding system aspects, with verification and validation at the system level
  • Be the technical project lead and report project status to management as related to QTC and project budget

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering preferred, but other engineering degrees or equivalent technical experience will be considered
  • 2 years of experience in vehicle refrigeration systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience of developing & successfully launching integrated refrigeration module program on hybrid, electric or combustion engine vehicles
  • Experience in Mechatronics Systems
  • Prior knowledge and experience of refrigeration components (including but not limite to - Compressors, Expansion & Flow Valves, Accumulators, Chillers, Condensers, Aluminum manifolds etc)
  • Expert in MS Office - Powerpoint & Excel

Our Offering

  • Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
  • Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
  • Regular employee appreciation and company events

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Kenneth R Cummings

Keywords: Experienced; Engineer; Full-Time; Unlimited; Research & Development; Research & Development

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