Thermal Systems Simulation Integration Engineer

General Motors • Warren, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Thermal Systems Simulation Integration Engineer is responsible for leading the move to virtual engineering by leading the integration of full-vehicle cross-functional co-simulation packages that excel for Thermal Systems and related disciplines. This position is highly collaborative, involving partner teams throughout VDDV, Vehicle Performance, Validation, SMT’s and VMEC. This is an emerging technology and constant innovation key to success.

Requirements

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with system tools or controls integration CAE tools such as GT Power, AMESIM, Carsim, Carmarker, MATLAB/Simulink or other similar CAE tools.
• Proven ability to work in teams, balancing technical theory with practical limitations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Familiarity with version control systems (VCS) tools like Git, SVN and TFS.
• Familiarity with simulation data management (SDM) systems like Teamcenter and RTC.
• Familiarity with CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, FLUENT, SIMERICS etc.
• Ability to characterize thermal systems using 3D tools such as CFD and creating and implementing 1D plant models of the underlying components and subsystems.
• Practical automotive experience - Building, restoring, modifying; Performance driving schools.
• Participation in automotive teams - Mini-Baja, Formula SAE, PACE, Eco-Car, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of integrated co-simulation packages to enable virtual thermal systems design, development, and validation
• Lead resolution of program issues by rallying co-simulation partners to meet the demands of the problem
• Advocate for adoption of virtual methods for vehicle design, development, and validation
• Act as a single point of contact for Co-simulation users for thermal systems to resolve concerns on usage
• Forecast and plan needs and get support for required resources
• Define strategic opportunities for innovating the processes and methods
• Align with software releases and calibration milestones to ensure the virtual vehicle co-simulation package is up to date
• Ensure Cosim packages meet standards as defined by the SIE governance team
• Represent the needs of thermal systems among SIE peers from other disciplines

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees