Senior Thermal Engineer
Design the systems that keep industry moving.
Are you an experienced thermal engineer ready to solve complex challenges, influence product innovation, and mentor the next generation of engineering talent?
Join Parker and bring your expertise in thermal design to high-impact projects across process and manufacturing industries. You’ll develop practical, customer-focused solutions for complex heat-exchanger and plant-configuration applications—delivering safely, efficiently, and to exceptional quality standards.
What you’ll do
- Analyse customer requirements to create robust thermal designs and competitive quotations, including complex and non-standard applications.
- Lead technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Produce and approve engineering documentation for seamless manufacturing handover.
- Perform simulations and provide technical support for new and existing designs.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and project teams.
- Coach, train, and technically develop less-experienced engineers.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen products, processes, and business performance.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree—or equivalent experience—in an engineering discipline; a Master’s degree is desirable.
- 8+ years’ experience in process or manufacturing engineering, including heat exchanger or plant-configuration design.
- Strong thermal-design expertise supported by sound mechanical-design knowledge.
- Experience in FEED and EPC environments is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, customer-service, and decision-making skills.
- A proven ability to lead across functions, manage priorities independently, and build lasting customer relationships.
- Experience mentoring and developing other engineers.
Why Parker?
At Parker, you’ll work with capable, collaborative people on engineering solutions that make a real difference. Bring your curiosity, technical leadership, and drive for continuous improvement—and help us shape what’s next.
Engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow!
Senior Design Engineer in Poole employer: Parker Hannifin
At Parker, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and teamwork. Located in the picturesque town of Etoy, Switzerland, our manufacturing team enjoys a supportive environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme, annual bonuses, and wellness initiatives. Join us to be part of a mission-driven company where your contributions truly make a difference in shaping a sustainable future.
