AeroThermal CFD Engineer

Segula Technologies; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm seeks a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to lead aerothermal simulations and enhance vehicle system designs. The role involves collaboration across engineering teams, ensuring CFD model validity, and guiding vehicle development through detailed simulation analyses. Ideal candidates should have a master's in relevant engineering fields, proven CFD experience, and excellent communication skills.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience with commercial CFD software in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge about vehicle systems, especially cooling and HVAC.
• Solid understanding of CFD methods and validation exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Perform vehicle level CFD simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development.
• Work with engineers to communicate simulation results and design improvements.
• Engage in vehicle development and testing activities for best design guidance.

Conocimientos

Fluid flow

Heat transfer

Communication

Presentation Skills

JAVA

Matlab

Educación

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Herramientas

Star-CCM+

ANSA

TAITherm

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer provides expertise and technical leadership in the design of systems involving momentum, energy, and mass transport.

The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer is responsible for performing simulations for aero/thermal development, supporting cooling, thermal protection and climate control development. The CFD Engineer will work closely with Thermal Integration engineers, Engine Systems, HVAC/Interior, Body engineering as well as Advanced Design Engineering and Styling Studio to communicate simulation results and recommendations. The candidate will use several simulation software tools such as STAR-CCM+, ANSA and TAITherm to perform required simulations.

Detailedjobduties include but not limited to:

• Perform vehicle level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development and assessment including powertrain cooling, HVAC cooling, air induction and thermal protection.
• Work on future vehicle programs with a focus on process efficiency and innovation.
• Pro-actively develop and carry out CFD simulations for new programs based on vehicle content and functional objectives.
• Work closely with aero/thermal integration engineers, release groups and design studios to communicate simulation results and implement design improvements.
• Prepare high quality presentations to communicate simulation results and design recommendations to various groups.
• Ensure CFD model validity and correlation on a continuous basis.
• Make design changes to demonstrate benefits and perform multiple 'what if' studies to guide the design process.
• Fully engage in vehicle development activity and proactively take ownership of simulation activity to best guide the design team.
• Participate in vehicle testing activities to enhance correlation between physical testing and virtual simulations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with a commercial CFD software package. Experience using CFD in an industrial setting. Experience with Star-CCM, ANSA, and Taitherm is a significant asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Knowledgeable about various vehicle systems and subsystems, especially cooling, HVAC & Powertrain systems.
• Exposure to thermal testing and validation is an added plus.
• Experience with JAVA and Matlab programming is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong focus in CFD methods, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

Additional Information

All candidates must be legal to work in Mexico.