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The Technical Lead \u2013 Modeling & Simulation (Individual Contributor) will provide advanced structural and FEA simulation expertise for Thermo King\u2019s global product portfolio, which includes truck, trailer, bus, rail, and marine temperature control systems. This role focuses on predicting product behavior in demanding dynamic, vibration, and shock\u2011load environments\u00A0and enabling robust, durable, and optimized designs for transport refrigeration customers. The position requires hands-on analysis, deep technical judgment, and the ability to translate simulation insights into design guidance for product engineering teams worldwide. Experience with physical test correlation techniques\u2014such as single and multi-axes shaker table testing, accelerated life testing, and strain measurement methods\u2014is a strong plus. Demonstrated leadership or technical project leadership experience is also advantageous.

Key Responsibilities
\u2022 Lead and execute structural and FEA simulations for Thermo King components and systems across truck, trailer, bus, rail, and marine applications.
\u2022 Analyze static, dynamic, fatigue, and vibrational loads that reflect real-world harsh transport conditions, including road-induced vibration, shock, mounting stresses, and thermal structural interactions.
\u2022 Build high-fidelity finite element models for complex assemblies such as compressors, frames, mounts, enclosures, brackets, refrigerant line supports, and other mechanical subsystems within Thermo King units.
\u2022 Provide clear, actionable design recommendations to global engineering teams to improve durability, manufacturability, reliability, and weight efficiency.
\u2022 Partner with Reliability Engineering, Product Engineering, and Test Labs to align analysis assumptions with actual duty cycles, test profiles, and validation plans specific to transport refrigeration.
\u2022 Develop and maintain simulation methods tailored for Thermo King\u2019s dynamic, vibration, and shock\u2011load environments\u00A0, including vibration durability, road load simulation, fatigue estimation, and structural integrity assessments.
\u2022 Support new product development (NPD) programs with early-stage design evaluations and simulation-driven insights to accelerate development and reduce physical test iterations.
\u2022 Prepare high-quality technical documentation summarizing analysis approach, boundary conditions, correlations, and engineering recommendations.
\u2022 Contribute to capability growth within the Modeling & Simulation team through method development, knowledge-sharing, and informal mentoring of early career analysts.
\u2022 Collaborate with global Thermo King stakeholders to understand program priorities, feasibility risks, and analysis needs.
\u2022 Leverage experience with physical test techniques\u2014such as single and multi-axes shaker table testing, accelerated life testing, strain measurement/strain gauging, and related methods\u2014to improve model correlation and enhance simulation accuracy.
\u2022 Provide technical leadership within projects, influencing decisions, guiding analysis strategies, and coordinating simulation activities across cross-functional teams (without formal people management).

Required Qualifications
\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
\u2022 PhD will be a plus.
\u2022 8\u201312+ years of hands-on experience in structural/FEA analysis, ideally in automotive, off-highway, refrigeration, or transport-related industries.
\u2022 Strong proficiency in FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar platforms.
\u2022 Solid grounding in mechanical behavior under vibration, impact/shock, fatigue, and nonlinear material/structural response.
\u2022 Proven expertise building and validating complex models that correlate well with physical testing.
\u2022 Ability to convert simulation results into clear engineering guidance for multidisciplinary teams.
\u2022 Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Technical Background
\u2022 Experience with mobile equipment or transport-related engineering (automotive, rail, off-road equipment, refrigeration units, etc.).
\u2022 Familiarity with Thermo King product categories or similar ruggedized HVAC/transport cooling systems.
\u2022 Exposure to vibration spectrum analysis, random vibration, harmonic response, and durability methodologies aligned with transport environments.
\u2022 Experience with scripting (Python, APDL, etc.) to automate workflows or develop reusable modeling templates.
\u2022 Understanding of thermal-structural coupled simulations or refrigerant system component behavior is a plus.
\u2022 Experience with single and multi-axes shaker table testing, accelerated life testing, strain measurement/strain gauging, and related structural validation techniques.
\u2022 Technical project leadership, task leadership, or cross-functional technical coordination experience.

Personal Attributes
\u2022 Highly analytical with strong problem\u2011solving capability.
\u2022 Self-driven, with the ability to manage work priorities independently.
\u2022 Collaborative mindset with strong initiative to influence design improvements.
\u2022 Proven ability to apply best\u2011practice approaches and engage in continuous learning.
\u2022 Ability to lead technically within cross-functional programs and drive engineering clarity.

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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.