Overview Location: Murten, Switzerland
Relocation: Yes, Relocation Considered
As our next Thermodynamic and Thermal Systems - Lead Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and optimizing advanced thermal architectures. Your expertise in heat pump systems, refrigerant selection, and simulation integration will help accelerate innovation and guide strategic decisions for next-generation e-System technologies.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Lead the design of cutting-edge thermal systems using sustainable refrigerants like R744, R290, and R1234yf
Collaborate with simulation engineers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation
Work in a global, matrixed organization that values agility, experimentation, and continuous learning
Influence product roadmaps and accelerate time-to-market for high-impact solutions
Enjoy a culture that supports technical mastery, collaboration, and leadership development
Be part of a team shaping the future of energy-efficient mobility
What You’ll Be Doing Design and develop thermal system architectures for heat pumps and cooling systems
Evaluate refrigerants and components to meet performance and environmental goals
Integrate simulation insights and AI tools to refine system designs
Collaborate with R&D, product management, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions
Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior stakeholders
What We’re Looking For Master’s or Doctorate degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5–10 years of experience in thermodynamics and thermal system design
Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, GT Suites, Amesym) and programming languages (Python, R, MATLAB)
Bonus Points If You Have Experience in the automotive or HVAC industry
Familiarity with sustainable refrigerants and global thermal system regulations
Fluency in French, German, or Italian in addition to English
How to Apply Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Would you like a version tailored for LinkedIn or internal mobility campaigns?
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
#J-18808-Ljbffr