Engineer-CFD

The Bartech Group, Inc.; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking staffing firm as an Engineer-CFD, where your expertise in fluid dynamics and heat transfer will drive innovation in automotive design. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading engineers, utilizing cutting-edge simulation software to enhance vehicle performance. You'll contribute to exciting projects, ensuring the validity of CFD models and implementing design improvements. With a hybrid work setup and potential for direct employment, this position is perfect for those seeking a dynamic work environment that values your contributions and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with commercial CFD software, preferably STAR-CCM+.
• Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in design systems involving momentum and energy transport.
• Conduct vehicle-level CFD simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development.

Skills

CFD Software (STAR-CCM+, ANSA, TAITherm)

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

JAVA

Matlab

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM+

ANSA

TAITherm

Job description

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical, and professional staffing firm, with clients including some of the nation's biggest companies. Powered by Impellam Group, we provide global workforce and recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist in hiring a contract Engineer-CFD. If you're interested in an opportunity with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Hourly pay range: $40-42

Responsibilities

1. Provide expertise and technical leadership in the design of systems involving momentum, energy, and mass transport.
2. Perform simulations for aero/thermal development, supporting cooling, thermal protection, and climate control development.
3. Work closely with Thermal Integration engineers, Engine Systems, HVAC/Interior, Body engineering, and others to communicate simulation results and recommendations.
4. Use simulation software such as STAR-CCM+, ANSA, and TAITherm.
5. Conduct vehicle-level CFD simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development, including cooling and thermal protection.
6. Perform CFD simulations focused on automotive paint processes, especially electrodeposition coating (eCoat).
7. Contribute to future vehicle programs focusing on process efficiency and innovation.
8. Develop and execute CFD simulations for new programs based on vehicle content and objectives.
9. Communicate results and implement design improvements with engineering teams.
10. Prepare presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
11. Ensure CFD model validity and correlation.
12. Make design changes to demonstrate benefits and perform 'what if' studies.
13. Engage fully in vehicle development activities and take ownership of simulation tasks.
14. Participate in vehicle testing to enhance correlation between physical tests and simulations.
15. Collaborate with offshore teams as needed.

Basic Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of experience with a commercial CFD software package, preferably STAR-CCM, ANSA, and Taitherm.
2. Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
3. Knowledge of vehicle systems, especially cooling, HVAC, and Powertrain.
4. Exposure to thermal testing and validation is a plus.
5. Experience with JAVA and Matlab is an asset.
6. Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
7. Strong focus on CFD methods, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel to the USA 1-2 times per month for meetings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Automotive product development experience (minimum 3-5 years).
• Experience in an automotive OEM environment.
• Hybrid onsite/remote work setup.

As an Engineer-CFD with Bartech Staffing, you will work through an established staffing organization with over 40 years of experience. We provide personal, responsive attention and assign an employee care representative. Depending on your performance and the client, there may be opportunities for direct employment.

Apply now!

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Our client is committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations during the hiring process upon request.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other unlawful factor. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.