Senior Propulsion Thermal Management 3D CFD Engineer

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Warren, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Develops advanced 3D CFD simulations for propulsion thermal management, electrification components, multiphase flow, and thermal systems. The role applies simulation results to guide component and system design, reduce hardware testing, improve manufacturing processes, evaluate software and procedures, and support technical problem resolution. Responsibilities include presenting findings, mentoring colleagues, developing automation tools with Python or Java, and collaborating with propulsion engineering teams.
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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 multiphase flow simulations are the primary focus. 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models are used to directly impact design and eliminate hardware testing. Simulations are focused on electric motors, drive units, battery cells, engine, and transmission related components.
What You'll Do
  • Development of new and innovative CFD simulations related to electrification 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, manufacturing process, 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 mentoring and technical assistance to colleagues
  • 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
  • 5+ years of experience with CFD simulations
  • Proven expertise in developing new CFD procedures
  • 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
  • 2+ years of experience with STAR-CCM+ or Simerics-MP+
  • 2+ years of experience with CFD analysis of propulsion related systems
  • Experience with CFD optimization tools
  • Experience with test to model correlation
  • Experience with programming in Python, Java, or equivalent languages
  • Experience with the latest CFD visualization techniques
  • Linux experience in distributed computing environments
  • 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • At least 5 years of experience with CFD simulations
  • Proven expertise developing new CFD procedures
  • Familiarity or practical experience with vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing
  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with heat transfer and fluid mechanics coursework
  • At least 2 years of experience with STAR-CCM+ or Simerics-MP+
  • At least 2 years of CFD analysis experience with propulsion-related systems
  • Experience with CFD optimization tools
  • Experience correlating test results with models
  • Programming experience in Python, Java, or equivalent languages
  • Experience with modern CFD visualization techniques
  • Linux experience in distributed computing environments
  • Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD modeling

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