EV Energy Management CAE Engineer

EV Energy Management Cae Engineer

Positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). This is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the Dearborn office. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Dearborn, MI. Collaborate with program team and key work partners in the company to frame the right thermal environment for every under hood/body/cabin. Lead, train and guide CAE team of engineers to support and accommodate customers (thermal program team and key work partners in the company). Lead and perform full vehicle transient thermal CAE models from start to finish (CAD data collection, clean up, meshing, boundary conditions setup and post processing). Continuously innovate and search for CAE process improvement focusing on accuracy, efficiency, capability. Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process. Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions and countermeasures, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of CAE results. Interface with Ford global team (global 1D and 3D CAE team, CAD, CAE Integration, PTI, D&R and other attributes). Document all CAE work and results as per the Ford Thermal process to ensure tasks traceability. Perform and support Powertrain Cooling CAE 3D air flow analysis, heat exchanger/fan sizing, heat exchanger arrangement and air flow uniformity. Assist front end opening and grill designs optimization to meet vehicle airflow and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases. Perform and support Traction Battery (High Voltage) 3D CAE thermal analysis by coupling exterior vehicle air flow analysis with complex 3D and /or 1D battery CAE model. Assist vehicle system optimization to meet vehicle airflow and battery performance targets throughout vehicle development phases. Perform BEV coolant and refrigerant system heat loss/gain analysis by coupling analytical vehicle air flow analysis with complex 3D and /or 1D CAE model. Assist vehicle system optimization to meet vehicle energy usage and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases. Perform BEV cabin interior CFD analysis to optimize air flow stratification (with Climate Thermal group), minimize cabin heat loss/gain analysis and human comfort features modeling. Perform Battery Cell Venting and smoke mitigation strategy through CAE. Perform vehicle air flow analysis to understand CVM gas flow and optimize design to prevent high temperature gas from reaching critical safety areas. Develop, design and analyze AGS, ducting and under hood hot air evacuation concept and strategy by working closely with thermal program and D&R engineer. Develop, design and analyze vehicle energy usage. Use CAE insights to eliminate or reduce vehicle energy waste (heat gain or loss). Perform CAE assessment on exterior design proposals from Studio. Support design theme selection process throughout studio design process.