Job Title- System Simulation Engineer - Propulsion / Thermal Management

? Location: Windsor, ON
? Work Arrangement: Hybrid initially | Expected to transition to 5 days/week onsite

We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of System Simulation Engineer within the Propulsion Virtual Thermal Management (VTM) team.

This role focuses on thermal management systems, including air-conditioning (A/C), engine, battery, and cabin cooling, using primarily one-dimensional simulation tools.

The candidate will be expected to independently execute 1D and coupled 1D-3D simulations, from data acquisition across various sources through to analysis and report generation. The role requires close collaboration with system engineers to provide simulation-driven insights, numerical solutions, and recommendations for design improvements.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of experience using 1D simulation tools such as Amesim, GT-SUITE, Flowmaster, KULI, AVL Cruise, or MATLAB/Simulink for flow and thermal analysis

- Minimum 2 years of experience in applied CFD, using tools such as ANSA, STAR-CCM+, or TAITherm

- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on thermo-fluid systems

- Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer

- Positive understanding of automotive systems and component functionality

- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with a proactive mindset





Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in vehicle or powertrain thermal management, including cooling systems, climate control, or thermal protection

- Experience in automotive HVAC and engine system design and development

- Experience with simulation integration and validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups

- Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, including classical and AI-based approaches

- Familiarity with CAD tools

- Experience with optimization techniques and Design of Experiments (DoE)

- Demonstrated capability in methodology development and technical problem solving

- Experience in controls modeling

- Experience with co-simulation frameworks, including:

o1D (MATLAB/Simulink)

o1D-3D (e.g., GT-TAITherm)

- Working knowledge of system bench testing, dynamometer testing, and vehicle test cells

Additional Requirements

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders

- Strong team player with the ability to work independently

- Proven problem-solving skills

- High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools The role will be hybrid to start with and expected to be in-office 5 days/ week in future. Candidates need to be based in Windsor, Ontario area upon receiving an offer. All interviews will be conducted in-person at the ARDC office

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