Vehicle Thermal Systems Cooling CAE and Development Engineer

Vehicle Thermal Systems Cooling CAE and Development Engineer

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The Vehicle Thermal Systems Hydraulic CAE and Development section is responsible for analyzing the engine cooling system in both CAE/CFD as well as lab validation. Members of the section use various CFD methods to quantify component hardware and system level design impacts on engine performance fuel consumption emissions NVH system level hydraulic response and durability to help drive the engine/ Powertrain design and address issues that arise during the engine/ Powertrain development process. Specific studies may include cooling system flow predictions system layout and component selection and coolant fill-deaeration. Laboratory testing of hardware and correlation to CAE models is crucial in this position.

This position is a range of salary grades SG 5-8

Responsibilities:
* Perform 3D thermal/fluid CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations at the system subsystem and component levels of Powertrain systems both ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) as well as BEV FHEV and PHEV using commercial CFD software.
* Work with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance.
* Develop and apply CFD methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
* Work with software suppliers to improve software capabilities.
* Perform physical hardware validation to obtain viable correlation data.

Youll have...
Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5 of minimum experience in fluid dynamics thermodynamics heat transfer and combustion.
• 5 years minimum experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation. Multiphysics modeling preferred.
• 2 years of physical testing preferred

Even better you may have...
Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CFD applications.
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools including STAR-CCM CONVERGE Simerics GT-SUITE AMEsim Flomaster etc.
• Familiarity with CAD systems preferably CATIA and 3DX.
• Familiarity with Pre-processing tools such as ANSA Hyperworks etc.
• Proficient in common computer languages: C C Java Python shell script MATLAB etc.
• Self-directed confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG 5-8

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