Propulsion Thermal Management 3D CFD Engineer

Description

The Role

This role within the Global Propulsion Engineering division offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team focused on virtual process development and execution. Propulsion related thermal and fluid simulations are the primary focus. 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models are used to directly impact design and eliminate hardware testing. Simulations are primarily focused on engines, transmissions, electric motors & drive units, with extended scope of the team in battery cells and related processes.

What You’ll Do:

Development of new and innovative CFD simulations related to electrified propulsion components

Collaboratively work in small teams focused on the development of complex multiphase flow and/or thermal simulations

Application of developed and developing capabilities to directly impact design, processes, and for the elimination of hardware testing

Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results

Participate in product design and development teams and present analysis results to engineering peers and management

Provide technical insight for problem resolution by leveraging analysis results

Benchmarking and evaluation of new procedures, technology, or software tools

Contribute to the development of automation tools using Python or Java

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

2+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion related systems

2+ years of experience with CFD analysis of propulsion related systems

Familiarity or practical experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in heat transfer and fluid mechanics preferred

Experience with STAR-CCM+ or Simerics-MP+ CFD software

Experience with CFD optimization tools

Experience with test to model correlation

Experience with programming in Python, Java, or equivalent languages

Linux experience in distributed computing environments

Experience with the latest CFD visualization techniques

Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD modeling

Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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