3D CFD Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • $63,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... The IPTSE 1D/3D CFD section is looking for a 3D CFD engineer who is passionate about high fidelity multiphysics simulations that will support engine and powertrain development. The IPTSE 1D/3D CFD section is responsible for analyzing the engine airpath, combustion, cooling, fuel, air intake, hot end exhaust and lubrication systems. Members of the section use various CFD methods to quantify hardware impacts on engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, NVH, and durability to help drive the engine design and address issues that arise during the engine development process. Specific studies may include intake and exhaust port flow, secondary gas (EGR, PCV, purge) distribution, 1D3D for intake and exhaust manifold performance, exhaust manifold HTC map generation, in-cylinder combustion for fuel consumption and CSER emissions, fuel injector targeting, catalyst brick face utilization, UEGO sensor response, oil pan dynamics, fuel and urea tank sloshing, low pressure fuel system restriction, and air intake system restriction.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion
• 2+ years minimum experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation. Multiphysics modeling preferred
• Proficient in common computer languages: Java, Python, shell script, MATLAB, etc.
• Self-directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years plus experience in automotive ICE or vehicle CFD applications
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools including STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE, Simerics, GT-SUITE, AMEsim, etc.
• Vibe coding and ML experience

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D thermal/fluid CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations at the system, subsystem, and component levels of an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) using commercial CFD software
• Work with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance
• Develop and apply CFD methods to support product development and virtual test signoff

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level