Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer - Electrified Powertrains

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a talented Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to advancing powertrains. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced thermal/fluid modeling methodologies and analysis techniques, directly contributing to the design and development of Ford’s cutting-edge powertrains. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• Master's degree (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience (Co-ops/internships/Coursework included) with 1D/3D CFD tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, STAR-CCM+, Fluent, Converge).
• 2+ years of experience (Co-ops/internships/Coursework included) utilizing CAD tools (e.g., Teamcenter, CATIA) for model preparation and integration into computational meshes.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding and practical experience in numerical simulation principles, including meshing resolution, solution accuracy, convergence, boundary condition setup, transient modeling, and turbulence model selection.
• Proficiency with multi-physics modeling tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+).
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (MATLAB, Python, JAVA …).
• Hands on experience on applying AI/ML technique to thermal fluid applications.
• Proven ability to develop high-fidelity models and effectively correlate them with experimental test data.
• Experience with system-parameter optimization and applying machine learning methods for robust product design.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional teamwork, collaborating with CAE, test, and manufacturing engineers to deliver optimal product design recommendations.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced 1D/3D thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis across system, subsystem, and component levels using commercial CAE/CFD software.
• Utilize CAD tools for meshing and preparing models for 1D/3D thermal and fluid flow simulations.
• Collaborate with product development teams, providing crucial analytical support for system optimization, development milestones, and problem-solving.
• Partner with physical testing teams to enhance model predictability, correlation, and validation.
• Engage with software vendors to drive the development of new modeling methodologies.

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