Ford Pro · 6 hours ago
Simulation Research Engineer
2101 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expFord Pro is committed to innovation and mobility solutions for the future. The Simulation Research Engineer will work within the Research and Advanced Engineering team, focusing on understanding coatings and surfaces in automotive manufacturing through simulation and modeling techniques.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and use state-of-the-art computational tools to simulate different automotive manufacturing processes
Develop a robust, multidisciplinary research portfolio across several areas of interest with both short-term and long-term deliverables
Develop advanced simulation methods to solve relevant Company issues with a specific emphasis on battery manufacturing and automotive paint processes
Rapidly solve time-critical Company issues using novel experimental approaches
Grow a network of collaboration inside of Ford and outside of Ford with universities, government laboratories and suppliers
Document research via internal reports and external publications and presentations
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with thesis work in Computational Science (e.g. Computation Fluid Dynamics), or a M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering plus 5+ years of industrial experience using Computational Science
Strong background in modeling and simulation with deep understanding and knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Strong background in applied mathematics and in-depth knowledge in numerical algorithms for partial differential equation (PDE) systems
Hands-on experience in advanced techniques in parameter estimation, uncertainty quantification (UQ), machine learning (ML), and/or reduced-order modeling (ROM)
In-depth knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: coating and drying processes, porous medium transport, capillary flows, colloidal suspensions
Proficiency in Python, Julia, or C++
Preferred
Experience with industry-standard CFD software such as COMSOL, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or similar
Experience of coating and drying processes within a manufacturing context
Deep understanding of rheology and behavior of non-Newtonian or complex fluids
Experience developing coupled multi-physics models for complex systems, such as fluid-structure interaction or transport-chemical coupling
Experience with computational model validation through experimental measurements
Experience with multiscale modeling for transport phenomena
Outstanding digital literacy as well as written and oral communication skills
Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
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