Job Information
V2soft Inc. Analyst CAE in Dearborn, Michigan
Description:
• Lead and perform full vehicle transient thermal CAE models from start to finish (CAD data collection, clean up, meshing, boundary conditions setup and post processing) • Perform and support Powertrain Cooling CAE 3D air flow analysis, heat exchanger/fan sizing, heat exchanger arrangement, front-end opening. Assist front end opening and grill designs optimization to meet vehicle airflow and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases • Perform CAE assessment on exterior design proposals from Studio. Support design theme selection process throughout studio design process • Collaborate with thermal program team and key work partners in the company to frame the right thermal environment for every under hood/body components • Communicate and work closely with Aerodynamics engineer to optimize design and balance between Thermal and Aerodynamics • Interface with Ford global team (global thermal team, CAD, CAE Integration, D&R and other attributes) • Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process • Guide and develop process of non-geometric data collections and usage • Continuously innovate and search for CAE process improvement focusing on accuracy, CAE capability, CAD to results turn around timing and cost • Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions and countermeasures, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of CAE results • Share and present work to thermal program engineers, departmental partners and leadership • Document all CAE work and results as per the Ford Thermal process to ensure tasks traceability CAE: Computer Aided Engineering CFD: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Skills Required:
- CATIA/TeamCenter/3DX, ANSA/Hypermesh, TAITherm, , CCM+/Fluent/UH3D/OpenFOAM, EnSight, etc.
Skills Preferred: N/A
Experience Required:
• 3+ years of experience in the field of Product Engineering • 5+ years of experience in using CFD and CAD tools to perform full vehicle thermal CFD analysis
Experience Preferred:
• Familiarity with major OEM/Ford GPDS vehicle development process • Familiarity with vehicle under hood/body components (ICE, FHEV, PHEV) • CAE project leadership experience (team lead) • Experience working with global team environment
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: Additional Information : POSITION IS HYBRID