Location: Windsor ON
Position: Long Term Contract
Title: - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer
Description:
- The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer provides expertise and technical leadership in the design of systems involving momentum, energy, and mass transport.
- The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer is responsible for performing simulations for aero/thermal development, supporting cooling, thermal protection and climate control development.
- The CFD Engineer will work closely with Thermal Integration engineers, Engine Systems, HVAC/Interior, Body engineering as well as Advanced Design Engineering and Styling Studio to communicate simulation results and recommendations.
- The candidate will use several simulation software tools such as STAR-CCM+, ANSA and TAITherm to perform required simulations.
Detailed job duties include but not limited to:
- Perform vehicle level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development and assessment including powertrain cooling, HVAC cooling, air induction and thermal protection.
- Perform CFD simulations focused on automotive paint processes, primarily electrodeposition coating (eCoat) simulations.
- Work on future vehicle programs with a focus on process efficiency and innovation.
- Pro-actively develop and carry out CFD simulations for new programs based on vehicle content and functional objectives.
- Work closely with aero/thermal integration engineers, release groups and design studios to communicate simulation results and implement design improvements.
- Prepare high quality presentations to communicate simulation results and design recommendations to various groups.
- Ensure CFD model validity and correlation on a continuous basis.
- Make design changes to demonstrate benefits and perform multiple 'what if' studies to guide the design process.
- Fully engage in vehicle development activity and proactively take ownership of simulation activity to best guide the design team.
- Participate in vehicle testing activities to enhance correlation between physical testing and virtual simulations.
- Work with offshore teams as needed to execute projects.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience with a commercial CFD software package.
- Experience using CFD in an industrial setting. Experience with Star-CCM, ANSA, and Taitherm is a significant asset.
- Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
- Knowledgeable about various vehicle systems and subsystems, especially cooling, HVAC & Powertrain systems.
- Exposure to thermal testing and validation is an added plus.
- Experience with JAVA and Matlab programming is an asset.
- Able to travel to USA - 1 to 2 times per month for meetings
- Has a valid driver's license
- Strong focus in CFD methods, fluid dynamics and heat transfer
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering