CFD Modeling Engineer

CFD Modeling Engineer 

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

In this role, you will be a valuable part of Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering organization, delivering next-generation of electric drive units, transmissions, axles that offer improved performance and efficiency for the customer.

Your work will support R&A technology development by analyzing systems and design.This role is expected to optimize designs to exceed customer expectations, delivering performance, reliability at the lowest cost.You will work with major design engineers, identifying areas of improvement.

What you'll do...

Strategic Work Tasks:

• Complete 1D system models using AMESim and other similar analysis tools.
• Complete CFD analysis using Starccm, Simerics and other similar tools.
• Identify design inefficiencies and propose design improvements.

Customer Engagement & Technology Transition:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers in Research and Product Development, by working with otherteams and coordinating with common modeling practices.
• Support design reviews between various organizations within Ford Motor Company.
• Deliver transferable work products to the Product Development Team that is applicable for a production program.

You'll have...

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Modeling, CAE analysis.
• 2+ years of experience directly related to CFD modeling.

Even better, you may have...

• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate analysis, with the experience to select modeling parameters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to turn analsyis data into clear decisions and recommendations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively as part of a diverse team
• Hands-on test experience related to fluid system analysis.
• Deep experience with eDrivetrain/Transmission/Driveline operation.
• Experience with Model Validation with hardware test results.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service 
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a salary grades 6-8  and ranges from $72,480- 162,120., 

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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