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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Engineer - CFD - PSP
Job Summary:
Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for an Engineer - CFD - PSP. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer provides expertise and technical leadership in the design of systems involving momentum, energy, and mass transport.
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer is responsible for performing simulations for aero/thermal development, supporting cooling, thermal protection and climate control development. The CFD Engineer will work closely with Thermal Integration engineers, Engine Systems, HVAC/Interior, Body engineering as well as Advanced Design Engineering and Styling Studio to communicate simulation results and recommendations. The candidate will use several simulation software tools such as STAR-CCM , ANSA and TAITherm to perform required simulations. Detailed job duties include:
Perform vehicle level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development and assessment including powertrain cooling, HVAC cooling, air induction and thermal protection.
- Perform CFD simulations focused on automotive paint processes, primarily electrodeposition coating (eCoat) simulations.
- Work on future vehicle programs with a focus on process efficiency and innovation.
- Pro-actively develop and carry out CFD simulations for new programs based on vehicle content and functional objectives.
- Work closely with aero/thermal integration engineers, release groups and design studios to communicate simulation results and implement design improvements.
- Prepare high quality presentations to communicate simulation results and design recommendations to various groups.
- Ensure CFD model validity and correlation on a continuous basis.
- Make design changes to demonstrate benefits and perform multiple 'what if' studies to guide the design process.
- Fully engage in vehicle development activity and proactively take ownership of simulation activity to best guide the design team.
- Participate in vehicle testing activities to enhance correlation between physical testing and virtual simulations.
- Work with off shore teams as needed to execute projects.
Basics:
- Minimum 3 years of experience with a commercial CFD software package. Experience using CFD in an industrial setting. Experience with Star-CCM, ANSA, and Taitherm is a significant asset.
- Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
- Knowledgeable about various vehicle systems and subsystems, especially cooling, HVAC & Powertrain systems.
- Experience with JAVA and Matlab programming is an asset.
- Requirement: Masters Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong focus in CFD methods, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred:
- Exposure to thermal testing and validation.
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
- CFD Knowledge with expertise in STARCCM , ANSA software.
- Minimum of 3 years of automotive product development experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with commercial CFD package and preferably in an automotive OEM environment.
- Mostly remote but, if need be, should be able to come to ARDC in Windsor.
- Role doesn't require to drive a company vehicle.
- Has a valid drivers license.
- Minimal travel to the US (no more than 1 or 2 times per month).
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
- Paid holidays and vacation time off
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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