Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a CFD Engineer for our Advanced Engineering Lab in Superior Township, MI:
The Advanced Engineering Lab at Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) focuses on advanced technology research and development for world-class vehicles, and currently is looking for a talented and motivated CFD engineer to support vehicle aerodynamic development and advanced thermal management.
This CFD Engineer will be using CFD tools to evaluate the performance of full vehicle aerodynamics and advanced thermal management for high voltage traction battery, cabin comfort, power electronics, etc.
Responsibilities:
Use CAD tools as Catia and pre-processing tools as ANSA to prepare CFD CAD model.
Build and validate CFD model with test data.
Evaluate the performance of full vehicle aerodynamics using Star CCM+
Assess the performance of advanced thermal management for battery pack/ cabin comfort/ power electronics, etc.
Post-process the simulation results and identify design improvement areas.
Optimize design solutions to achieve performance target.
Prepare technical reports to communicate with various teams.
Work interactively and efficiently in a multidisciplinary cooperative environment
What We Offer:
Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays
A Global Environment that fosters diversity
Competitive Salaries
Retirement savings and planning benefits
Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Required Experience:
Minimum master's degree with 3+ years or PhD with 2+ years of experience in CFD modeling and simulations
Solid understanding of fundamentals on aerodynamics and heat transfer
CFD modeling skillsets for different applications
Working experience of various CAD/CFD software (e.g., Catia/ANSA/Star-CCM+/ANSYS)
Strong oral and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently from start to end with minimum supervising.
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record
Candidates applying for positions with HATCI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor
Preferred Experience:
Ability to create CAD models to an excellent standard.
Hands-on experience with performing steady state and transient CFD analyses.
Hands-on experience with CFD model development and validation with test data
Hands-on experience with applying engineering fundamentals in simplifying CFD modeling approaches to solve multi-physics engineering problems.
Experience with wind tunnel and track testing
Practical experience with CFD simulations for vehicle aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, battery pack thermal management, and cabin comfort
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
