Job Description
General Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CFD modelling and Simulation Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of underhood flow and thermal management solutions for vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, specifically for underhood flow and thermal performance evaluation, and will be proficient in using STAR-CCM+ for pre-processing, solution and post-processing. Experience in fluid flow for other applications will also be useful and applicable.
Position Type - Full-Time, Contract, Long-Term
Location - SE Michigan, USA
Special Requirements - Preferred US Citizenship or Green Card
- Develop CFD simulation models using STAR-CCM+ covering meshing and apply suitable boundary conditions to set up the model for underhood flow and thermal performance evaluation.
- Use STAR-CCM+ to carry out CFD simulations
- Perform CFD Modelling using STAR-CCM+ tool
- Post-process simulation results using STAR-CCM+ and come up with design solutions to meet performance targets. Also identify scope for optimization opportunities.
- Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing simulation results and conclusions.
- Correlate simulation results with experimental data to effectively guide the product development process.
- Actively participate in product development process at the project level, providing technical expertise and insights.
- Collaborate with engineers from other departments to understand design requirements and integrate simulation results into the development process.
- Develop and maintain simulation libraries and templates to streamline the simulation process.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in CFD simulation technology and industry best practices.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in CFD simulation of flow and thermal performance using STAR-CCM+.
- Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong technical written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.