Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer - Electrified Powertrains

Are you passionate about cutting-edge thermal and fluid dynamics? Do you want to shape the future of automotive technology? Ford Motor Company is seeking a talented Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to advancing powertrains. **Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer - Electrified Powertrains** We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Ford’s **Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD)** team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. In this position... Are you passionate about cutting-edge thermal and fluid dynamics? Do you want to shape the future of automotive technology? Ford Motor Company is seeking a talented Thermal/Fluid Modeling Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to advancing powertrains. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced thermal/fluid modeling methodologies and analysis techniques, directly contributing to the design and development of Ford’s cutting-edge powertrains. ### Responsibilities **What you'll do...** • Conduct advanced 1D/3D thermal and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis across system, subsystem, and component levels using commercial CAE/CFD software. • Utilize CAD tools for meshing and preparing models for 1D/3D thermal and fluid flow simulations. • Collaborate with product development teams, providing crucial analytical support for system optimization, development milestones, and problem-solving. • Partner with physical testing teams to enhance model predictability, correlation, and validation. • Engage with software vendors to drive the development of new modeling methodologies. ### Qualifications You'll have... **Master's degree (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.** • 2+ years of professional experience (Co-ops/internships/Coursework included) with 1D/3D CFD tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, STAR-CCM+, Fluent, Converge). • 2+ years of experience (Co-ops/internships/Coursework included) utilizing CAD tools (e.g., Teamcenter, CATIA) for model preparation and integration into computational meshes. **Even better, you may have...** • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. • Deep understanding and practical experience in numerical simulation principles, including meshing resolution, solution accuracy, convergence, boundary condition setup, transient modeling, and turbulence model selection. • Proficiency with multi-physics modeling tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+). • Proficiency with at least one programming language (MATLAB, Python, JAVA …). • Hands on experience on applying AI/ML technique to thermal fluid applications • Proven ability to develop high-fidelity models and effectively correlate them with experimental test data. • Experience with system-parameter optimization and applying machine learning methods for robust product design. • Demonstrated experience in cross-functional teamwork, collaborating with CAE, test, and manufacturing engineers to deliver optimal product design recommendations. • Excellent communication and technical presentation skills. • Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Moto…