Ford Motor Company · 2 hours ago
Vehicle Thermal Systems Cooling CAE and Development Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to changing the way the world moves. They are seeking a Vehicle Thermal Systems Cooling CAE and Development Engineer to analyze engine cooling systems using CFD methods and perform laboratory validations to enhance engine performance and design.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's 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, Hyperwork,s 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
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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