Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD ... Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development ...
Conduct battery pack thermal and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis - running simulations ... Interact with validation engineers to conduct root cause analysis and provide technical proposals ...
Conduct battery pack thermal and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis - running simulations ... Interact with validation engineers to conduct root cause analysis and provide technical proposals ...
Conduct battery pack thermal and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis -- running simulations ... Interact with validation engineers to conduct root cause analysis and provide technical proposals ...
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Conduct battery pack thermal and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis -- running simulations ... Interact with validation engineers to conduct root cause analysis and provide technical proposals ...
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will be an employee within a diverse group of engineers supporting the virtual ... Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to lead the design of the vehicle for thermal management
The engineer will support the hardware team in component sizing (heat exchangers, fans, compressors ... Advanced proficiency in 1D CFD simulation and control system modeling (GT Suite, Amesim, MATLAB ...
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The engineer will support the hardware team in component sizing (heat exchangers, fans, compressors ... Advanced proficiency in 1D CFD simulation and control system modeling (GT Suite, Amesim, MATLAB ...
Posted today
The engineer will support the hardware team in component sizing (heat exchangers, fans, compressors ... Advanced proficiency in 1D CFD simulation and control system modeling (GT Suite, Amesim, MATLAB ...
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The engineer will support the hardware team in component sizing (heat exchangers, fans, compressors ... Advanced proficiency in 1D CFD simulation and control system modeling (GT Suite, Amesim, MATLAB ...
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Systems Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics ... Familiarity with 1-D CFD simulation, AIAG, APQP, TS16949, AND QS 9000 Additional Information Must ...
Systems Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics ... Familiarity with 1-D CFD simulation, AIAG, APQP, TS16949, AND QS 9000 Additional Information Must ...
Systems Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics ... Familiarity with 1-D CFD simulation, AIAG, APQP, TS16949, AND QS 9000 Additional Information Must ...
Systems Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics ... Familiarity with 1-D CFD simulation, AIAG, APQP, TS16949, AND QS 9000 Additional Information Must ...
Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer - Electrified Powertrains
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$182K/yr
... CAE/CFD software. • Utilize CAD tools for meshing and preparing models for 1D/3D thermal and ... S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. • 2+ years of professional experience ...
Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer - Electrified Powertrains
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$182K/yr
... CAE/CFD software. • Utilize CAD tools for meshing and preparing models for 1D/3D thermal and ... S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. • 2+ years of professional experience ...
Design Release Engineer- Rotating Components
$38 - $43.50/hr
Experience with CFD tools or interpreting CFD results * Experience in AS9100-regulated environments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace ...
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Design Release Engineer- Rotating Components
$38 - $43.50/hr
Experience with CFD tools or interpreting CFD results * Experience in AS9100-regulated environments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace ...
Posted today
Design Release Engineer- Rotating Components
$38 - $43.50/hr
Experience with CFD tools or interpreting CFD results * Experience in AS9100-regulated environments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace ...
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Design Release Engineer- Rotating Components
$38 - $43.50/hr
Experience with CFD tools or interpreting CFD results * Experience in AS9100-regulated environments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace ...
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MSin Mechanical Engineering, AerospaceEngineeringor a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics * 7+years' experiencein CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ or ...
MSin Mechanical Engineering, AerospaceEngineeringor a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics * 7+years' experiencein CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ or ...
MSin Mechanical Engineering, AerospaceEngineeringor a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics * 7+years' experiencein CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ or ...
MSin Mechanical Engineering, AerospaceEngineeringor a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics * 7+years' experiencein CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ or ...
Experience with CFD vehicle modeling software and analysis * Experience with ATI, PTDAIG or other ... engineering leadership
Experience with CFD vehicle modeling software and analysis * Experience with ATI, PTDAIG or other ... engineering leadership
We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every ... Conduct detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze and optimize the ...
We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every ... Conduct detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze and optimize the ...
Set up and run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics, and related tools) to ... Collaborate with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, manufacturing, validation ...
Set up and run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics, and related tools) to ... Collaborate with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, manufacturing, validation ...
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| Aspect | Cfd Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related fields; proficiency in CFD software | Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; often includes CFD knowledge |
| Work Environment | Design firms, aerospace, automotive, energy sectors; focus on fluid dynamics simulations | Manufacturing, product design, HVAC; broader engineering tasks including mechanics and thermodynamics |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in industries requiring fluid flow analysis | Wider industry application including structural and thermal systems |
While both roles require a background in mechanical engineering and CFD software, Cfd Engineers specialize in fluid dynamics simulations, whereas Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope including mechanics, thermodynamics, and design. Cfd Engineers focus more on computational analysis, while Mechanical Engineers may handle a wider range of engineering tasks.
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As a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineer, your responsibilities are to use CFD formulas to predict fluid flows and heat transfers. You use software applications such as OpenFOAM or Gerris to compute the finite element method and the finite volume method, which use partial differential equations to create two- or three-dimensional models and simulations. Your job duties include analyzing problems, building models, and proposing solutions. Your experience makes you a valuable part of research and development teams in the mechanical and chemical engineering industries as well as the automobile, aerospace, and aeronautical industries.
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Job Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
General Motors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engine Performance and Calibration 3D CFD Analyst to join our Engine Performance and Calibration team. This role is critical in shaping the future of internal combustion engine (ICE) technology through high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in engine combustion modeling, fuel injection systems, and emissions control, and will contribute to the design and optimization of next-generation gasoline and diesel combustion chambers.
What You'll Do
- Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries for improved efficiency, power output, and emissions performance.
- Simulate and interpretcombustion processes,heat transfer,cold start behavior, andcatalyst heatingstrategies.
- Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results
- Exercise analytical models for fuel preparation and mixture motion analysis including equivalence ratio and wall wetting
- Model and analyzefuel injector behavior,spray atomization,spray-wall interaction, andmixture preparation.
- Exercise analytical models for in-cylinder combustion analysis using 3D CFD codes such as Star-CD, Converge, AVL-Fire, or in-house proprietary software
- Enhance current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed
- Participate in product design and development teams and regularly present analysis results to engineering peers and management
- Document analysis objectives, conclusions, results, and assumptions using a standard report template
- Cooperatively work with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development of first-time capable analysis techniques
- Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engine design, calibration, controls, and emissions compliance.
- Validate simulation results with experimental data and iterate designs accordingly.
- Document and present findings to technical leadership and project stakeholders.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years experience with compressible CFD analysis of powertrain-related systems
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a focus on internal combustion engines or fluid dynamics
- 3+ years experience in CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+ ICS or similar) for gasoline or diesel mixture preparation / combustion simulation
- Highly proficient with ProStar, ICEM, Hypermesh, Tgrid, or equivalent CFD meshing software
- Highly proficient with Converge, Siemens CCM+ In-Cylinder Solution, StarCD, AVL Fire, or equivalent CFD software
- Highly proficient with Ensight, ProStar or equivalent CFD post-processing software
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient in programming (Java, MATLAB, Python), workflow automation, and customization of tools surrounding main vendor software
- Proficient in application of machine learning, data driven modeling techniques in context of engine simulations
- Proficient with GT-Power, WAVE, AVL Boost, or equivalent 1D engine simulation software
- Proficient engine testing, data acquisition and calibration tools (AVL Concerto, Indicom, ETAS)
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