Thermal Simulation Engineer (M/F/D)

Valeo; Chrzanów; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Training and certifications

Medical and life insurance

Job summary

Valeo Lighting Systems in Chrzanów is seeking a Thermal Simulation Engineer to lead high-fidelity CFD analyses for automotive lighting systems. You will work on FloEFD and ANSYS Fluent, validate models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cooling and reliability of lighting electronics.

You will develop new simulation methods, document procedures, and contribute as a technical expert. Fluent English and Polish are required, with a background in thermal engineering and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a technical area with thermal knowledge.
• Experience with CFD/CFD workflows and simulation background.
• Automotive or mechanical industry exposure preferred.
• Fluent in English and Polish.
• Knowledge of CATIA and ANSYS Fluent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-fidelity CFD simulations (FloEFD + ANSYS Fluent) per standards.
• Deliver comprehensive results packages with analysis and explanations.
• Translate thermal phenomena into clear recommendations for design teams.
• Develop and document new CFD methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and technical documentation for CFD workflows.
• Validate results against experimental data or analytical solutions.
• Opportunity to act as a CFD expert within the team.

Skills

CFD

Finite volume method

Heat transfer

Thermal analysis

Programming basics

English & Polish

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree (thermal)

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Valeo Lighting Systems

The plant produces front and rear car lights using advanced technology of metallization, assembly and plastic injection including multicomponent and multi-color injections. It has also a fully equipped measurement laboratory with a unique photometric testing tunnel. As a result of growth, Valeo Lighting Systems is currently opening a new Development Center, which focuses on developing and manufacturing lighting systems for passenger cars.

Currently for Valeo Lighting Systems in Chrzanów we are looking for a

Thermal Simulation Engineer

Job description

• Standardized Execution: Perform high-fidelity CFD simulations in strict accordance with established standards and internal project specifications (FloEFD + ANSYS Fluent)
• Result Analysis: Deliver comprehensive results packages, including detailed analysis and physical explanations of flow behaviors to support engineering decisions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate thermal heat transfer on PCB and condensation phenomena into clear, visual, and verbal recommendations for design teams and stakeholders
• Methodology Development: Actively participate in the research and creation of new simulation methodology paths to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Standardization & Documentation: Draft and maintain technical documentation, best practices, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the CFD workflow
• Validation & Verification: Ensure model reliability by validating results against experimental data or analytical solutions
• Expertise: Will have the opportunity to apply as expert in his/her field

Requirements

• Engineer degree in technical area with thermal knowledge
• Finite volume method, CFD, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heat exchangers, basics in programming knowledge will be a great advantage
• Simulation background
• Experience in the Automotive or Mechanical Industry
• Fluent English and Polish
• Analysis/Meshing tools knowledge: CATIA, ANSYS Fluent
• Teamwork spirit, precision, multitasking ability, result orientation

We can offer you

• Employment in an international production company with high quality standards of work, a leading multinational hightech automotive supplier;
• Attractive working conditions and benefits: possibility to work remotely, participation in internal and external trainings, subsidies for Medicover Benefits cafeteria (including Medicover Sport card), additional health and life insurance, private medical care (Medicover), Employee Retirement Program (PPE) and other social benefits.

Valeo works to promote diversity in all its forms (gender, disability, social and cultural, generational) through local policies and actions, mentoring and training programs, networks and partnerships.

Join us and lead tech innovation for new lighting solutions and safer roads!

Job

Engineering Disciplines

Organization

Site R&D

Schedule

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Probation period contract (Regular)

Job Posting Date

2024-08-23

Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries… which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com_