Thermal Systems Engineer

General Motors

Thermal Systems Engineer developing electrification solutions for GM's innovative projects. Collaborating with teams to implement cutting-edge energy storage and conversion technology.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with customers from many industries to understand their needs and develop electrification solutions to fulfil them.
Analyze solutions to assess thermal management capability and support other areas including electrical, life, and others required by the unique applications.
Develop and balance system, component, and sub-component specifications for the various elements of energy storage and conversion systems including functional, performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
Support the development of an efficient energy storage and conversion solution strategy - including batteries, power electronics, controls, thermal systems and other associated hardware.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate product technical solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable designs.
Work cross-functionally to curate efficient technologies/solutions/components for innovative product design.
Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for customers and development programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, chemical, mechanical, or other relevant engineering field required
2 years or more of product development experience in the thermal management of high voltage batteries and/or electrical systems.
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills required to effectively work with others in group situations.
Demonstrated high level of agility and desire to work in a complex and evolving environment and an innovation mindset.
Highly proficient in oral and written communication skills.
Team player attitude internally and externally.
Willing to travel 10-15% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal managementenergy storage systemsenergy conversion systemsbatteriespower electronicscontrolssafety requirementscompliance requirementsproduct developmentsystem specifications

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsagilityinnovation mindsetoral communicationwritten communicationteam playercollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer focusadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering