Engineer System Simulation Engineer #1233-1

Job Title- System Simulation Engineer - Propulsion / Thermal Management

Location: Windsor ON
Work Arrangement: Hybrid initially Expected to transition to 5 days/week onsite

We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of System Simulation Engineer within the Propulsion Virtual Thermal Management (VTM) team.

This role focuses on thermal management systems including air-conditioning (A/C) engine battery and cabin cooling using primarily one-dimensional simulation tools.

The candidate will be expected to independently execute 1D and coupled 1D-3D simulations from data acquisition across various sources through to analysis and report generation. The role requires close collaboration with system engineers to provide simulation-driven insights numerical solutions and recommendations for design improvements.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience using 1D simulation tools such as Amesim GT-SUITE Flowmaster KULI AVL Cruise or MATLAB/Simulink for flow and thermal analysis

Minimum 2 years of experience in applied CFD using tools such as ANSA STAR-CCM or TAITherm

Masters degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on thermo-fluid systems

Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Good understanding of automotive systems and component functionality

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with a proactive mindset

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of experience in vehicle or powertrain thermal management including cooling systems climate control or thermal protection

Experience in automotive HVAC and engine system design and development

Experience with simulation integration and validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups

Knowledge of advanced control algorithms including classical and AI-based approaches

Familiarity with CAD tools

Experience with optimization techniques and Design of Experiments (DoE)

Demonstrated capability in methodology development and technical problem solving

Experience in controls modeling

Experience with co-simulation frameworks including:

o1D (MATLAB/Simulink)

o1D-3D (e.g. GT-TAITherm)

Working knowledge of system bench testing dynamometer testing and vehicle test cells

Additional Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders

Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Proven problem-solving skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools