Thermal and Engine Performance CAE Senior Engineer

At Stellantis, we want to empower you to bring your best. That is why we strive to create an environment where our core values of Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Cooperation, and Responsibility can thrive. At Stellantis, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with people who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and work together as a team to continually think bigger and bolder. 

Stellantis is currently seeking a Thermal and Engine Performance Simulation Engineer who will work closely with engine design release and development groups, suppliers and other functional groups, using CAE analyses in the areas listed below to proactively guide the designs to:

• Meet engine design targets and timing
• Build mathematical models to best simulate the engine combustion, thermal, lubrication and performance to guide engine systems designs
• Use simulations to improve engine thermal efficiency and reduce lubrication system friction losses
• Perform several what-if analysis to understand the physics of various Vehicle-Powertrain sub-system interactions during transient operating conditions to improve extreme ambient fuel economy 
• Use 1D CFD codes to perform analyses

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience with 1D modeling of Engine performance and combustion, Lubrication/hydraulics system of engine and transmission and 1D thermal modeling of engine systems
• Demonstrated excellence in applying advanced 1D CFD tools to IC engine combustion simulation and optimization
• Strong analytical and technical background in engine performance data, fluid flow, heat transfer and numerical methods.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial codes such as GT-Suite, Wave and AVL Boost
• General knowledge of commercial CAD packages including NX and Teamcenter and Catia
• Must be capable of managing multiple on-going projects
• Must be capable of working independently and in teams
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills
• Candidate must have excellent written / oral communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or chemistry (combustion area)
• Familiar with engine calibration, engine control and its influence on engine combustion and performance optimization is plus
• Experience in CFD-3D field
• Documented history of advancing the state of the art in some area of modeling, simulation, optimization of IC engine combustion
• Good skill in programming
• High proactivity and problem solving attitude