Stellantis

1D CFD Virtual Engineer - Engine Performance and Fuel Economy

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) required
  • 7+ years of experience in advanced 1D CFD tools for IC engine simulation
  • Strong analytical skills in engine performance, fluid flow, and heat transfer
  • Expertise in commercial software like GT-Suite, Wave, and AVL Boost
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (NX, Teamcenter, Catia) required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and simulate air path models
  • Model turbocharger systems
  • Create 1D core engine performance models
  • Develop cold and hot end line strategies
  • Establish sensor placement techniques
  • Generate fuel maps
  • Create combustion system models
  • Develop control strategy logic
  • Identify gaps in engine modeling and enhance methodologies
  • Develop fast run and real-time models for virtual control
  • Conduct technical reviews and monitor team progress

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for junior engineering staff
  • Involvement in cutting-edge innovation initiatives
  • Chance to advance engineering methodologies
  • Strengthen team capabilities in engine performance and fuel economy
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment
Full Job Description
The Engine Performance Simulation Engineer is a specialized role focused on analyzing and optimizing engine performance. Candidates are expected to have experience in dynamometer (dyno) testing or in applying simulation and optimization techniques to solve complex industrial engineering challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal combustion (IC) engine modeling and simulation, with expertise in heat transfer and performance optimization, particularly in improving fuel efficiency. A solid understanding of engine dyno testing, calibration, and control systems is also required. Additionally, the candidate should have hands-on experience in combustion, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics, design optimization, and engine testing environments. This role also requires the ability to mentor and develop junior engineering staff, as well as lead innovation initiatives. The candidate will play a key role in advancing engineering methodologies and continuously strengthening the team's capabilities in engine performance and fuel economy.

The responsibility of the engineer will include, but not limited to:
  • Air path model development and simulation
  • Turbocharger system modeling
  • 1D core engine perfomance modeling and development
  • Cold and Hot end lines
  • Sensor locations
  • Catalyst light off strategies
  • Fuel map generation
  • Combustion system model development
  • Control strategies logics
  • Identify current gaps in Engine modeling methodologies and develop plans for methodology development
  • Fast run model and Real Time model development for virtual control
  • Follow up team progresses and review technical reviews


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, as accredited by ABETS or ABET equivalent, is required.
  • Minimum 7 years' experience and demonstrated excellence in applying advanced 1D CFD tools to IC engine combustion simulation and optimization
  • Thorough knowledge of the English language including both written and oral communication
  • 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
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or chemistry (combustion area)
  • Familiar with engine calibration, HIL, engine control and its influence on engine combustion and performance optimization is plus
  • Experience n 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

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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