CFD Engineer Job Description
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Education for CFD Engineer
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Employers hiring for the CFD engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Education, Graduate, Sciences, Technical, Chemical Engineering
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CFD Engineer Examples
CFD Engineer Job Description
- Use CFD tools to simulate airflow and thermal simulations to evaluate heat flow, temperature, condensation and humidity
- Develop & deliver state-of-the-art NPI design solutions to improve the combustor aero performance and durability using CFD
- Perform Exhaust Thermal Management/Optimization using Star CCM, ANSA
- Perform analytical calculations on reduced or simplified math models to make designing and testing more efficient
- Correlate physical tests results (Dynamometer lab / Engine Lab) with CAE prediction
- Support Exhaust Systems GPDS process and carry out CAE DV plan for engine programs
- Participate in developing new CAE methodologies tackling current and future design problems
- Provide senior level expertise in java programming language
- Provide expertise in SQL
- Produce changes to IT systems based on requirements specified by the business or business analysts
- Knowledge of advanced topics such 6DOF, Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), or Polymer Constitutive Relations would be valuable
- Some basic programming experience, Java or C++
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
- Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 4 years of experience in the job offered or 4 years of experience creating models for air induction systems using Beta Systems ANSA
- 4 years of experience designing internal guide vanes to improve turbo compressor inlet flow conditions
CFD Engineer Job Description
- Is the CFD referent of the AeroX Domain for the expertise network
- Adhear to SDLC and communication processes as defined by their delivery manager
- Provide regular and accurate feedback on progress of tasks
- Provide support to application operations for resolution of production issues as required
- Provide support to application operations special activities,such as DR testing, as requried
- Provide feedback on improvements that can be made to the working or technology environment
- Performing numerical optimization and design trade-offs for new product development projects
- Developing and solving, analytically if possible, numerically if necessary, simplified flow models and general partial differential equations
- Generating 3D solid models from scratch and defeaturing CAD models supplied by external design groups and producing quality computational meshes
- Writing technical reports that can be understood by non-experts for use in disseminating analysis results throughout the company
- 1D Thermal analysis expertise using Dymola, AMESim, FlowMaster or similar tools is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow theory, heat transfer and related analyses methods
- MSME or equivalent
- Requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree
- Master’s degree in in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with a focus on fluid dynamics
CFD Engineer Job Description
- Perform the analysis by setting up the case in CFD or Fluent and solving
- Apply technical expertise in order to apply and/or develop advanced analytical capabilities for the evaluation of air handling components and systems, and cooling system components of an internal combustion engine
- Participate in a variety of engine related projects and programs and generate technical data and physical insights that will guide development efforts for components and systems
- Communicate advanced engineering concepts to a less specialized audience, thereby affecting the technical direction taken by project or program teams
- Use experience accumulated from previous work to provide guidance for new projects
- Apply advanced analytical techniques to help troubleshoot problems associated with air handling and cooling systems, and provide insights for mitigation of those problems
- Assist with transfer of knowledge by writing and maintaining functional excellence practices
- Apply knowledge of Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics in order to be part of a functional team and advise other teams on matters related to fluid flow, help solve complex problems and/or develop advanced methodologies
- Run complex simulations to provide information and insights that cannot be obtained experimentally
- Build representative 3D models, evaluate designs, validate with physical testing and perform iterations to drive efficient designs for optimal product performance
- 7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on fluid dynamics
- 5+ years of experience with numerical optimization methods and techniques
- 5+ years of presentation skills
- Knowledge of parallel processing and the LINUX operating system
- Knowledge of standard programming languages
- Write simulation reports, knowledge documents, and A3s to capture knowledge and promote future reuse
CFD Engineer Job Description
- Continuously improve tools for combustion aero and heat transfer calculations
- Run sub - scale and large scale combustion testing to validate models
- The selected candidate will work closely with other team members within the Design/Calculation group, and our Development engineers to ensure the relevance of the calculations, good correlation with experimental data, and to provide results within demanding time schedules
- The successful applicant will also be responsible for developing advanced calculation methodologies to enable quicker turnaround times from initial concept/idea through to having final results/reports available for review
- Is accountable for AeroX performances and activities
- Develops new transverse numerical methodologies through the expertise domains and metiers
- Develops numerical process to have reliable results and reach Robust and Just enough design
- Promotes Virtual Homologation
- Proposes new project expertise processes
- Leads R&D projects and work packages
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Science with specialization in combustion dynamics
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial applications of gas turbine or IC engine engineering
- Demonstratable competency in mechanical engineering and excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated, with a strong interest in engines or motorsports
- Prior experience with In-cylinder flow / combustion modeling or courses taken at University, or otherwise, in this area
- Intake and/or Exhaust system design experience for racing engines
CFD Engineer Job Description
- Perform the checks appropriately
- Post process the results and prepare the analysis finding
- Air path model development and simulation
- Intake port/exhaust port optimization
- Sensor location
- Catalyst light-off strategies
- Working with Product Design Engineers to determine component interactions, governing physics, and desired results
- Geometry preparation from 3D CAD
- Creating effective mesh definitions balancing solve time and quality
- Post Processing results into clear and concise formats
- One-dimensional gas dynamics modeling experience using one of the leading software packages
- Recent MSc
- Good Working Knowledge of a leading 3D CAD package, such as Pro-E (CREO) or CATIA
- Experience with use of a leading CAE optimization platform, (ISIGHT, MODERFRONITIER, HEEDS)
- Ability to work in group with people from other culture
- Participate as a member of the engineering team that designs, develops, prototypes, and tests our Energy Servers