Jr. Development Engineer (Thermal)

Federal Regulation and Govt Contract Requires US Citizenship or US National:  This position requires the employee to hold US citizenship or US national status, given the job’s involvement with sensitive and/or classified U.S. military information, consistent with federal regulation and government contract requirements.  Therefore, prior to Tranter considering you for the position and permitting you to access its facility, it is required to verify whether you are a US citizen or US national, consistent with applicable law.

What's in it for you?

Tranter offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Tranter, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right!  These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tranter is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Tranter-LHE Group, we strive for a true inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to “be the best version of themselves” and bring their distinct aspects of diversity to the workplace. Tranter-LHE’s Vision is to create an inclusive workplace where diversity is essential to achieving the company’s objectives. We believe that diversity maximizes the potential of all individuals and the organization. 

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Junior Development Engineer to join our Research & Development team focused on advancing plate heat exchanger technologies. In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of thermal systems through experimental testing and computational modeling. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thermal calculations for heat transfer, pressure drop, and temperature profiles.
• Support development of new product concepts, designs, and technical solutions.
• Assist in prototype production, lab testing, and validation using CFD and FEA simulations.
• Use simulation tools for thermal rating and optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and performance improvements.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Travel up to 10% to other R&D facilities.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (required)
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience:
  • 1–2 years in R&D or product design engineering (preferred)
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with CFD/FEA software and 3D modeling
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills