System Simulation/SiL Integration Engineer

Onward Technologies Limited; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the automotive sector is seeking a System Simulation/SiL Integration Engineer in Windsor, Ontario. The role demands expertise in automotive thermal management, utilizing 1D simulation tools and controls development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in related areas. This contract position offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams to enhance simulation processes and system controllers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in simulation and controls.
• Proficiency in 1D thermal system simulation.
• Experience in controls validation for systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1D and 1D-3D simulations independently.
• Integrate system models with controllers.
• Interact with engineers to suggest design improvements.

Skills

1D simulation tools experience

Controls development

Fluid Mechanics knowledge

Thermodynamics understanding

Good automotive systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Amesim

GT Suite

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

System Simulation/SiL Integration Engineer

Role: System Simulation/ SiL Integration Engineer - HVAC/ Climate Control

Domain: Automotive

Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Experience: 3+ years

Primarily involves working in the areas of vehicle thermal management such as air-conditioning (AC) system, engine, battery and cabin cooling using one-dimensional tools, controls algorithm development for thermal systems, and simulation and controls integration. Candidate is expected to independently carry out 1D and 1D-3D simulations starting from data collection to reporting, develop advanced controllers for thermal systems, and integrate the system model with the controller. Involves extensive interaction with system engineers, providing numerical solutions and suggesting design improvements based on simulation results.

Responsibilities

• Minimum 2 years of experience in using 1D tools like Amesim, GT Suite, Flowmaster, Kuli, AVL
• Cruise, Matlab/Simulink for solving flow/thermal problems or 2 years’ experience in applied CFD
• Minimum 2 years of experience in controls development, implementation, and validation in Matlab and Simulink
• Master's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Aerospace Engineering with a thesis in Thermo-fluid/ Controls simulation
• Strong fundamental knowledge in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Good knowledge of automotive systems and components and their functioning
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with a proactive approach
• Working knowledge of system bench/dynamometer testing and vehicle drive cell testing

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing