Thermal Mechanical Engineer

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer to join our team

The Role

Reporting to the Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Manager, this role requires someone who has a ‘hands-on’ approach to Thermal and Mechanical engineering. Working closely with the wider engineering functions, you and your team will play a crucial role in the design process from concept to production.  

Based at our Colchester site on a full-time/hybrid basis (and we’re flexible with what that looks like!). We have flexible working with core hours of 10am to 3pm – working 37.5 hours per week.

What will I be delivering?

The Thermal/Mechanical team at Concurrent are responsible for delivering the cooling solution and the mechanical solution for conduction cooled/air cooled boards as well as system products. The team is also responsible for qualifying the products under harsh thermal/mechanical and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• The thermal and mechanical design of electronics to be used in harsh environments. Including systems and board level designs.

• Report progress and technical issues to the leadership and project management.

• Provide support with the Design and Test function by means of designing new jigs and fixtures for design verification and production test purposes.

• Implement and/or improve technical tools, processes, team skills/knowledge increasing team efficiency and effectiveness.

• Provide technical input, support, decision making within the team as necessary ensuring project deliverables are achieved.

• Simulation and Analysis: Perform thermal simulations and analysis to validate design modifications and ensure optimal thermal performance.

• Prototype testing: Conduct experimental testing and verification of prototypes to assess thermal and mechanical performance and compliance with design specifications.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions into overall product designs.

• Documentation: Create detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.

• Material Selection: Identify suitable materials and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in thermal design.

• Industry Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.

What’s in it for me?

This is a great role for someone looking to build on their experience on-the-job and develop into a senior member of the team. You will have the opportunity to tap into a wealth of knowledge, allowing you to continuously to improve, evolve and grow!

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential knowledge & experience:

• Proficient in general mechanical design principles, 3D designs, parts and assemblies (preferably SolidWorks) and document control. Proven knowledge of 2D drawing creation, geometrical tolerancing and stack analysis.

• Good grasp of material properties, metalwork manufacture and surface finishing.

• Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal solutions in electronic products.

• Previous experience in working with interdisciplinary project teams.

• An ability to solve potentially complex mechanical/thermal problems, with the ability to reason independently and reach achievable engineering solutions.

• Good understanding of electronics cooling.

• Ability to use 3D Cad software for mechanical design (preferably SolidWorks)

• Track record of managing and mitigating risks on projects.

Desirable:

• Understanding of mechanical design for high vibration environments

• Understanding of Military and Aerospace qualification testing.

• Capable of FEA frequency analysis for vibration

• Experience in developing and improving engineering processes.

• Experience of working with suppliers and customers

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

• Annual profit share bonus.

• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.

• Death in service benefit & income protection.

• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

• One paid volunteering day per year.

• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.