Ford Motor Company · 7 hours ago
Thermal Systems CAE Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to building a better world through innovation. The Thermal Systems CAE Engineer will be responsible for conducting comprehensive thermal analyses and collaborating with various teams to optimize vehicle performance and ensure compliance with comfort standards.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and execute comprehensive vehicle transient thermal CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) modeling from inception to completion, including CAD data acquisition, model cleanup, meshing, boundary condition setup, and post-processing analysis
Conduct and support advanced front-end CAE analyses, such as 3D airflow simulations, heat exchanger and fan sizing, as well as optimizing heat exchanger configurations and front-end openings. Collaborate on optimizing front-end openings and grille designs to achieve vehicle airflow and performance targets throughout various stages of vehicle development
Perform CAE evaluations on exterior design proposals from the Studio, providing support for the design theme selection process, and ensuring alignment with overall performance objectives during the studio design phase
Facilitate seamless collaboration with the Aerodynamics team, ensuring that thermal design considerations are balanced and optimized in conjunction with aerodynamic efficiency to meet overarching vehicle performance goals
Work closely with the thermal program team and key stakeholders across the company, ensuring the delivery of optimal thermal environments for all under-hood and body components throughout the development lifecycle
Evaluate and optimize the cabin thermal environment, contributing to the enhancement of cabin thermal energy efficiency and human comfort, while ensuring compliance with comfort standards and performance benchmarks
Interface regularly with the global Ford team—including global thermal teams, CAD departments, CAE integration teams, D&R, and other relevant attributes—ensuring alignment and integration of global strategies and standards
Maintain a commitment to delivering high-quality CAE results and solutions across all phases of the design process, while continuously improving processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy, CAE capabilities, and CAD-to-results turnaround time, all within cost-effective frameworks
Provide expert technical recommendations on design optimizations, resolution of engineering issues, and countermeasures, informed by in-depth analysis and interpretation of CAE data
Present and share insights and findings with thermal program engineers, department partners, and leadership, ensuring clear and effective communication of technical results and strategic decisions
Document all CAE work and outcomes in accordance with Ford’s Thermal Process guidelines, ensuring full traceability and compliance with internal procedures for project tracking and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
3+ years of professional experience in Product Engineering is required
3+ years of hands-on expertise in utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to conduct comprehensive thermal analysis for complete vehicle systems
3+ years of experience using advanced simulation and modeling software tools such as Catia/3DX/TeamCenter, ANSA/Hypermesh, TAITherm, CCM+/UH3D/OpenFOAM, and EnSight, demonstrating an ability to leverage these tools to deliver detailed, high-fidelity thermal and fluid flow analyses, particularly in the context of automotive or aerospace applications
Preferred
Master of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a higher degree, with a specialization in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or HEV battery technologies
5+ years of hands-on expertise in utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to conduct comprehensive thermal analysis for complete vehicle systems
Experience working within a globally distributed team environment
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 Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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