AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 11 hours ago
Senior Analytical Engineer
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, focused on designing and engineering driveline technologies. They are seeking a Senior Analytical Engineer to develop and execute simulation models for driveline system optimization, performing detailed CFD analysis and collaborating with external engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManagement Information SystemsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Performs detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis including both multiphase thermal and oil flow of conventional and electrified drive systems (eAxles etc) and individual components (pumps, heat exchangers, clutches etc.) to predict lubrication and thermal performance using STAR-CCM+, Simerics or similar 3D software
Performs system level thermal and drive cycle efficiency analysis of the above using Amesim/GT or similar 1D tools
Develops new and works on improving existing integrated workflows specific to the above subject area
Generates scripts for complex geometry/meshing and supplemental physics modeling (rotating component interaction, aeration, cavitation etc.) implementation with minimal supervision
Works with external engineering teams (System/Test/Pursuit) on ensuring drive system adherence to targeted lubrication, thermal and efficiency performance goals
Participates in external and internal customer presentation
Analyzes simulation and relevant test data for model validation and tuning
Participates and contributes to program peer reviews, maintains modeling best practices and lessons learned documentation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (PhD preferred) in mechanical engineering or related field, or foreign equivalent education
5-10 years of experience working in CFD field
At least 3 years of experience in 3D CFD modeling including Multiphase thermal and internal lubrication related to automotive
Experience with STAR-CCM+, Simerics or similar tools
Experience with rotating component implementation, understanding of VOF and similar modeling methods
Understanding of and hands on experience with comprehensive 3D and 1D Thermal management simulation workflows related to eDrive system and component design and optimization
Experience with STAR-CCM+, Simerics, Amesim, Masta, Motor-CAD and/or similar tools
Thorough understanding of theoretical concepts related to heat transfer, adequate meshing resolution, solution accuracy and convergence, boundary condition setup, transient modeling, turbulence modeling and CFD code development for flows involving complex physics
Strong theoretical understanding of efficiency concepts in electrified drive unit applications
Demonstrated ability to apply and develop corresponding methods on vehicle and component level
Record of cross-functional teamwork including interacting with CAE, test and manufacturing/product engineers
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
2017-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Dauch
CEO
Christopher May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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