Powertrain CFD Engineer
7 days ago
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Detroit Engineered Products
Full-time
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Job Description: Powertrain CAD Engineer
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Powertrain CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in powertrain systems and components, with specialized expertise in CAD modeling, particularly for castings and complex assemblies. This role focuses on creating, cleaning, and preparing high-quality CAD geometry for simulation and analysis, supporting the development of next-generation powertrain technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Powertrain CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in powertrain systems and components, with specialized expertise in CAD modeling, particularly for castings and complex assemblies. This role focuses on creating, cleaning, and preparing high-quality CAD geometry for simulation and analysis, supporting the development of next-generation powertrain technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, modify, and clean up complex 3D CAD models of powertrain components and assemblies, with a focus on cast parts.
- Prepare and optimize CAD geometry for simulation and analysis workflows.
- Utilize CAD software for defeaturing, simplification, and surface repair to ensure model readiness for computational analysis.
- Collaborate with simulation and design engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality geometry.
- Support powertrain development projects from concept through to validation.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in 3D CAD modeling within the automotive powertrain domain.
- Strong understanding of powertrain systems and components, especially castings.
- Proficiency in a major CAD package (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).
- Experience with CAD cleanup, simplification, and preparation for CAE analysis.
- Experience with Siemens StarCCM+ for CAD cleanup and meshing.
- Familiarity with simulation processes and requirements for fluid dynamics or structural analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.