CFD Engineer
Core
3D CFD & Thermal analysis of vehicle Air Handling Sub-System (AHSS) components to optimize interior airflow, energy efficiency, and human comfort.
Role type
Senior IC CFD Engineer (Automotive HVAC)
Builds
Optimized HVAC systems for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Thermal Fluid Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
CFD pre-processing (meshing, CAD geometry), CFD solvers (Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star CCM+), CFD post-processing, conjugate heat transfer modeling, water management modeling in constrained geometries, CFD-physical test correlation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional communication, new modeling technology validation
Technologies
ANSA, T-Grid, Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star CCM+
Responsibilities
Perform 3D Thermal/CFD analysis on vehicle ductwork, registers, cowl intake, extraction path, and HVAC units; conduct physical testing to enhance model correlation; interface with vendors to validate new modeling technology; communicate simulation results to cross-functional teams; update requirements and specifications based on modeling experience.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
