Product Development Engineer – Powertrain Thermal Hydraulics

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The Vehicle Thermal Systems Hydraulic CAE and Development section is responsible for analyzing the engine cooling system in both CAE/CFD as well as lab validation. Members of the section use various CFD methods to quantify component hardware and system level design impacts on engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, NVH, system level hydraulic response and durability to help drive the engine / Powertrain design and address issues that arise during the engine / Powertrain development process.

Specific studies may include cooling system flow predictions, system layout and component selection, and coolant fill-deaeration. Laboratory testing of hardware and correlation to CAE models is crucial in this position.

• Perform physical hardware validation to obtain viable correlation data.
• Work with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Apply 1D and 3D CFD methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
• Work with instrumentation suppliers to improve laboratory capabilities.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ of minimum experience in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion.
• 5+ years minimum experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation. Multiphysics modeling preferred.
• 2+ years of physical testing preferred.
• The engineer will be able to utilize CAD for input information for CFD/CAE analysis as well as lab setup and validation.

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CFD applications.
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools including STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE, Simerics, GT-SUITE, AMEsim, Flomaster, etc.
• Familiarity with CAD systems preferably CATIA and 3DX.
• Familiarity with pre‑processing tools such as ANSA, Hyperworks, etc.
• Proficient in common computer languages: C, C++, Java, Python, shell script, MATLAB, etc.
• Self‑directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills.

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!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300 – $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.