Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Thermal Execution (CAE) VDDV Engineer - FEAF and Calibration Support at General Motors
Warren, Michigan, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Internal Combustion EngineIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences emphasis) or Aerospace Engineering required
- Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences emphasis) or Aerospace Engineering preferred
- 6+ years of experience in thermal and fluid flow engineering or related sciences
- Hands-on experience with CFD and heat transfer simulation tools such as STAR-CCM+
- Experience with CAD tools such as Teamcenter and UG-NX
- Strong engineering knowledge in heat transfer and fluid flow
- Understanding of calibrations and controls
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functional teams
Responsibilities
- Perform vehicle-level CFD simulations to evaluate front-end airflow and thermal performance
- Execute propulsion-focused CFD simulations under various load cases to guide propulsion system and component design
- Develop CFD simulations for new programs based on propulsion/vehicle content and performance objectives
- Drive simulation efficiency and innovation for future vehicle and propulsion programs
- Collaborate with Propulsion PMTs, Thermal/HVAC Engineering, Aero Performance, Studio, and Design Release Engineers to communicate results and make design recommendations
- Partner with FEAF Calibration teams to develop virtual calibration processes and procedures
- Provide data packages required to support FEAF calibration milestones
- Participate in Thermal Development Performance Integration Team (PIT) meetings
- Use CIT and PDT forums to resolve issues when necessary
- Engage with test engineers in the Climatic Wind Tunnel, Aerodynamics Tunnel, and Proving Grounds to correlate models with physical testing and refine analytical methods
- Travel as required
Skills
CFD
Computational Fluid Dynamics
FEAF
Front End Airflow
Thermal Simulation
Vehicle Simulation
Propulsion Simulation
Transient Simulation
Virtual Validation
Calibration
ANSYS
Star-CCM+
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees