Fluid Systems Engineer - Heat Exchangers

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Position: Fluid Systems Engineer – Heat Exchanger Design

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled Fluid Systems Engineer with specialized expertise in heat exchanger design to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is central to the development and optimization of heat exchangers across a variety of thermal systems, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in both thermal-fluid analysis and mechanical design , along with experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and thermal systems teams. This position will play a key role in advancing our secondary cooling loop and related thermal technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Design and develop various types of heat exchangers (e.g., shell-and-tube, plate-fin, air-cooled, printed circuit) from concept through prototype and production stages, tailored to system requirements.

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  Create detailed CAD models and production-ready manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX .

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  Perform thermal-fluid simulations using tools such as ANSYS Fluent , COMSOL , or proprietary software to evaluate heat transfer, pressure drop, and flow distribution.

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  Optimize designs for performance and efficiency, focusing on fin geometry, fluid path layout, and flow uniformity.

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  Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles early in the design process to ensure cost-effective, scalable solutions.

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  Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to assess component feasibility, manufacturing methods, and cost drivers.

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  Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including ASME Section VIII .

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  Participate in regular design reviews and cross-disciplinary technical discussions.

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Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

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  Minimum of 3 years of experience in heat exchanger or fluid component design in a high-performance hardware setting.

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  Proficient in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX , SolidWorks , or equivalent).

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  Hands-on experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., STAR-CCM+, ANSYS , or similar).

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  Proven application of DFM principles in a product development environment.

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  Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

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Qualifications:

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  Experience with supercritical CO2 systems.

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  Background in designing recuperators or compact heat exchangers for nuclear, aerospace , or high-temperature industrial applications.

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  Familiarity with high-temperature materials and fabrication methods such as diffusion bonding and welding .

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  Working knowledge of relevant ASME codes for nuclear and thermal components.

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  Experience working closely with vendors during prototype manufacturing and design iteration.

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  Basic programming skills in Python , C++ , or a similar .

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