Reliance One, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Thermal Modeler
Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Modeler to support full vehicle Aero and Thermal development. This role is responsible for building and maintaining simulation models, running CFD cases, analyzing results, and collaborating with engineering and design teams to drive optimized vehicle performance.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain full vehicle models for Aero and Thermal development
Receive inputs from lead engineers, run related STAR-CCM+ cases, summarize findings, and collaborate with design teams to drive improvements
Support physical testing activities, including data analysis and detailed reporting
Design experiments to optimize Aero and Thermal systems for current and future vehicle programs
Lead cross-functional efforts to develop countermeasures for performance gaps identified through simulation or physical testing
Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to solve complex design challenges
Actively contribute to and support a strong workplace safety culture
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of CFD modeling experience
Proficiency in ANSA for part and model preparation
Proficiency in STAR-CCM+ (model building, case execution, result analysis, and designer feedback)
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Preferred
Background in automotive design or evaluation
Strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience negotiating design changes to meet performance targets