Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? **
In this position…**
Collaborate with our program team and key internal partners to frame the right thermal environment for every under hood/body/cabin. **
Responsibilities**
What you'll do…
- Collaborate with program team and key work partners in the company to frame the right thermal environment for every under hood/body/cabin.
- Lead, train and guide CAE team of engineers to support and accommodate customer (thermal program team and key work partners in the company).
- 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)
- Continuously innovate and search for CAE process improvement focusing on accuracy, efficiency, capability. CAD to results based turn around timing and cost optimization.
- Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process. Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions and countermeasures, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of CAE results.
- Interface with Ford global team (global 1D and 3D CAE team, CAD, CAE Integration, PTI, D&R and other attributes).
- Document all CAE work and results as per the Ford Thermal process to ensure tasks traceability
- Perform and support Powertrain Cooling CAE 3D air flow analysis, heat exchanger/fan sizing, heat exchanger arrangement and air flow uniformity.
- Assist front end opening and grill designs optimization to meet vehicle airflow and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases.
- Perform and support Traction Battery (High Voltage) 3D CAE thermal analysis by coupling exterior vehicle air flow analysis with complex 3D and /or 1D battery CAE model. Assist vehicle system optimization to meet vehicle airflow and battery performance targets throughout vehicle development phases.
- Perform BEV coolant and refrigerant system heat loss/gain analysis by coupling analytical vehicle air flow analysis with complex 3D and /or 1D CAE model.
- Assist vehicle system optimization to meet vehicle energy usage and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases.
- Perform BEV cabin interior CFD analysis to optimize air flow stratification (with Climate Thermal group), minimize cabin heat loss/gain analysis and human comfort features modeling.
- Perform Battery Cell Venting strategy through CAE. Perform vehicle air flow analysis to understand CVM gas flow and optimize design to prevent high temperature gas from reaching critical safety areas.
- Develop, design and analyze AGS, ducting and under hood hot air evacuation concept and strategy by working closely with thermal program and D&R engineer.
- Develop, design and analyze vehicle energy usage. Use CAE insights to eliminate or reduce vehicle energy waste (heat gain or loss). Perform CAE assessment on exterior design proposals from Studio. Support design theme selection process throughout studio design process
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Master of Science in Engineering or higher with extensive experience on fluid mechanics/heat transfer (3+ years in CFD field required)
- Mandatory CFD tools skillset (1 year minimum of each tool extensive usage): Beta CAE ANSA, ESI/Mindware UH3D, TAI TAITherm, Siemens CCM+ and ANSYS enSight.
- 5+ years of experience in the field of Product Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in using CFD and CAD tools to perform full vehicle thermal CFD analysis.
Even better, you may have...
- Familiarity with major OEM/Ford GPDS vehicle development process
- Familiarity with vehicle under hood/body components (ICE, FHEV, PHEV and BEV)
- Experience in developing CAE process optimization and automation
- Experience working with global team environment.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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