Lead Engineer - Thermodynamic Thermal Systems - E-Systems

Join Our Team as a Lead Engineer at Johnson Electric!

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 – 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.

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Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

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.

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