Product Development Engineer – Powertrain Thermal Hydraulics

Ford Motor Company

Thermal Systems Hydraulic CAE and Development Engineer for CAE and Laboratory testing at Ford. Involves engine cooling system analysis, CFD, and hardware validation.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform physical hardware validation to obtain viable correlation data.
Work with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance.
Apply 1D and 3D CFD methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
Work with instrumentation suppliers to improve laboratory capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
5+ of minimum experience in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion.
5+ years minimum experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation. Multiphysics modeling preferred.
2+ years of physical testing preferred
The engineer will be able to utilize CAD for input information for CFD/CAE analysis as well as lab setup and validation.
Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
5+ years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CFD applications preferred.
Proficient in the use of analytical tools including STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE, Simerics, GT-SUITE, AMEsim, Flomaster etc.
Familiarity with CAD systems preferably CATIA and 3DX.
Familiarity with Pre-processing tools such as ANSA, Hyperwork,s etc.
Proficient in common computer languages: C, C+, Java, Python, shell script, MATLAB, etc.
Self-directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills.

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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fluid dynamicsthermodynamicsheat transfercombustionthermal/fluid CFD simulationmultiphysics modelingphysical testingCADCFD/CAE analysisautomotive ICE/Powertrain applications

Soft Skills

self-directedconfidentresilientexcellent communication skillswork planningissue resolution

Certifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Aerospace EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering