Liquid Cooling Module design specialist

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Liquid Cooling Module design specialist

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role: Serve as an industry expert and provide guidance in his area of expertise. The Technical Fellow will be the primary consultant to Executive Leadership, providing vision and solutions on Mechanics to achieve company goals.

Key Objectives of this Role:

• Thermal System Design expert who can collaborate with Hardware design, Mechanical design, Tooling and manufacturing teams to implement cooling solution into Visteon’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Cockpit Domain Controller (CDC) products.
• Candidate should possess strong knowledge of conjugated heat transfer, passive and active cooling methodologies including liquid cooling,
• Design cold plates with optimized fin/channel geometry for high heat flux dissipation and low pressure drop to maintain optimal operating temperatures for the powerful SoCs. Optimize fin/channel topology for thermal and hydraulic performance.
• Define joining processes such as Friction Stir Welding, brazing, laser welding or any suitable techniques for mass production for aluminum cold plate assemblies. Validate joining processes and perform NDT for weld quality.
• Assess and mitigate condensation risk in cold plate and enclosure design.
• Develop sealing strategies (O-rings, gaskets, form-in-place) for leak-free operation under thermal shock/cycling, vibration and pressure pulsation test.
• Awareness of material compatibility with automotive coolants.
• Lead DFMEA preparation, support DV test plan creation and PPAP readiness for mass production.
• Drive supplier development and PPAP approval for cooling components.
• Good understanding of environmental test procedures applicable for Liquid cooled module.
• End-to-end ownership of cold plate architecture, CAD, GD&T, and drawings.
• Understand customer requirement and supports Mechanical Design Reviews from thermal architecture and system design definition perspective.
• Support and approve mechanical risks assessment on project
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical engineers, including mentoring and coaching.
• Create or update guidelines
• Share Lessons Learned with mechanical engineering community
• Support VAVE initiatives by providing some ideas and assessing technical feasibility
• Drive innovations in Mechanical domain and lead development on new technologies
• Provide to Executive Leadership technical solutions and vision.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achieving thermal resistance and maximum component temperature vs. specification.
• Coolant pressure drop within design limits.
• Leak free coolant channel/enclosure design and first-pass yield in validation and production.
• Resolving design issues, if any, after tool kick-off and product validation
• Respect of Technical Design Review process
• On-time delivery of DVP&R and PPAP milestones.
• BOM cost
• Lessons learned sharing

Key Year One Deliverables:

• No non-conformity in Process for Technical Design Reviews on projects he/she is supporting.
• Release reference liquid cooled module design for HPC compute and CDC with validated performance curves.
• Qualify joining process such as Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and coolant chamber sealing design for production readiness.
• Complete condensation risk assessment and integrate into DFMEA.
• One training session provided to mechanical engineering community

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• PhD or ME/ M.Tech (Mechanical).
• 12 to 15 years of experience in thermal system design, including liquid cooled product design for automotive or high reliability electronics, preferably in global team environment.
• Experience in Automotive products development, preferably in Displays, Infotainment, Cockpit Electronic products, Electrification vehicles products.
• Expertise in CATIA/Creo, GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and tolerance stack-up.
• Hands-on experience with CFD tools (Fluent, STAR-CCM+) and FEA basics is an added advantage.
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
• Experience in Plastic, Sheet metal, die casting component design.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) requirements.
• Knowledge of Friction Stir Welding, brazing and sealing design.
• Exposure to Mechanical product development and testing domains.
• Ability to direct and solve complex problems.
• Ability to share knowledge and to mentor and coach mechanical engineers.
• Ability to clearly communicate with alignment depending on audience.
• Ability to use technical skills to make significant impact on projects regarding cost, timing, quality.
• Exposure to Global Culture/Customer is added advantage.

Key Leadership Behaviors:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Resilience
• Result Orientation
• Visteon values and beliefs

Reporting Structure: This role reports to Senior Manager – Mechanical Operations

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.