Simulation Senior Engineer I

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Simulation Senior Engineer I

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.

In this role, you will work in the Computational Methods Group (CMG) in Driving Performance & Aero Test Department as a Person In Charge (PIC) doing spec setting and full vehicle thermal simulation.

A typical day will include:

• Occasional test support such as vehicle setup/preparation, dyno testing, and field test activities.
• Run full vehicle simulation models, post-process to make reports using standard format with conclusions and recommendations based on CFD analysis and make presentations in meetings as person in charge (PIC).
• Project planning and coordinating with development teams for overall department results. Attend meetings and create schedules.
• Utilize Star-CCM+ for meshing vehicle fluid and solid volumes for appropriate capturing of physics in modelling steady and transient flow to support project- or research-based vehicle development.
• Responsible for building full vehicle CFD simulation models for thermal simulation in StarCCM+, which includes: retrieve and prepare CAD parts for CFD simulation modelling; clean, mesh and separate geometry for proper CFD modelling. Gather appropriate modelling parameters for: material properties, porous media, rotating fans and wheels, convective heat transfer boundary conditions, operating conditions, etc.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent). Advanced degree preferred.
• 4 years of working thermal management simulation experience in the automotive industry. Minimum of 8 years of overall experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication, Problem Solving & decision Making, Initiative, Planning & Organization, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Understanding and prior use of CFD software/methods Ability to communicate concerns and ideas through remote work environment
• Self-starter/initiative

Additional Position Information

• Lift 50 lbs, occasional travel, will be around combustible liquids (fuel)

Total Rewards

Competitive Base Pay Medical, Dental, Vision

Remote Work Opportunities Bonus Program

401K Program Honda Product Programs

Company Car Program

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.