High Voltage Battery Thermal CAE Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Perform 1D and 3D thermal/CFD simulations on system, subsystem and component-level high-voltage battery packs using commercial CAE/CFD software .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 1D and 3D thermal analysis and CFD simulation techniques, with a strong foundation in heat transfer theory and CAE thermal analysis methods. Proficient in utilizing CAE software tools for heat transfer analysis and model-building to support product development milestones.

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1D And 3D Thermal AnalysisCFD Simulation TechniquesHeat Transfer TheoryCAE Software ToolsThermal Testing

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Hard Skills

Thermal AnalysisCFD SimulationCAE Model BuildingMeshingPost-ProcessingModel SetupModel RunningData AnalysisBoundary Conditions DeterminationThermal Test Data Correlation

Tools & Technologies

StarCCM+AnsaHypermesh

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage Battery PacksProduct DevelopmentThermal TestingCAE/CFD SoftwareVehicle Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform 1D and 3D thermal/CFD simulations on system, subsystem and component-level high-voltage battery packs using commercial CAE/CFD software
Meet battery unit and vehicle development timing
Post-process and report thermal simulation results to product development teams
Guide battery design in support of product development milestones
Analyze and process vehicle and laboratory thermal test data from battery physical thermal testing
Apply thermal test data to correlate CAE models
Determine loading and boundary conditions for thermal CAE/CFD models based on vehicle and laboratory physical testing conditions
Work with testing and battery D&R engineers to specify thermal testing and instrumentation of high-voltage battery packs
Lead CAE-testing interactions
Apply CAE thermal tools to support testing teams, test reduction efforts and virtual test signoff

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree; M.S. degree preferred
2+ years minimum experience in 1D and 3D thermal analysis / CFD simulation techniques
2 years minimum working experience in thermal analysis supporting product development
Expert knowledge of heat transfer theory and CAE thermal analysis simulation methods
Working knowledge of CAE software tools for heat transfer analysis, such as StarCCM+
Working knowledge of CAE model-building software tools such as Ansa and Hypermesh
Experience in CAD geometry cleanup for CAE, simulation model building and meshing, CAE model setup, model running and post-processing
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time