CAE Analysis Engineer – Engine Performance & Calibration
| Company | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Warren, MI, USA, Pontiac, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
- 5 years of propulsion simulation and/or virtual engineering experience
- Fundamental understanding of combustion engines and the modeling approach via GT-SUITE 1D CFD Software
- Experience with engine dynamometer testing and data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High comfort with ambiguity, developing new capabilities, and creating new standard work
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Responsibilities
- Develop 1D engine simulation models in GT-POWER of a wide variety of engine architectures with complete intake and exhaust systems
- Simulate full and part load models focusing on torque, power and fuel consumption
- Process lab and model generated engine operating data (fuel mapping) into standardized format
- Execute transient engine simulations to support engine control algorithm evaluation and/or development (HIL/SIL), and vehicle performance assessment
- Create Medium or Fast Running Models (MRM / FRM) to support controls development activities
- Develop new and innovative analytical techniques to model engine technologies (boost devices, exhaust gas recirculation, variable valve lift, emission control systems, aftertreatment etc.) with emphasis on minimizing test data requirements
- Develop optimized valve lift profiles using parametric valvetrain design software
- Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results
- Participate in product design and development teams and regularly present analysis results to engineering peers and management
- Appropriately distill 3D math data into 1D model geometry using the correct discretization techniques
- Cooperatively work with test engineers to develop and/or enhance laboratory procedures to validate system analysis results
- Contribute to the development of post-processing and automation tools using MATLAB and/or Python
- Generate virtual data for or directly create calibrations for embedded engine controller
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
- 10+ years experience with GT-POWER, WAVE, or similar software
- Engine calibration, controls and model-based calibration techniques
- Engine testing and development experience
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
- Proficient with MATLAB, Python, AVL software
- Programming experience and/or a strong desire to learn
- Thorough understanding and skills to work at high level in all phases of the vehicle development process