CAE System & Component Engineer

Company: Hanon Systems
Location: Novi
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionHanon Systems is a global automotive supplier of innovative thermal and energy management solutions. Our CAE group is seeking a CAE System & Component Engineer to join our team at our growing Americas Innovation Center in Novi, MI. The right candidate will possess strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, strong communication skills, and knowledge of automotive air conditioning, heat pump, heating and cooling systems and components.Primary Responsibilities:

• Support efforts to obtain new business through accurate and detailed CAE system simulations, customer presentations and technology reviews while protecting Hanon's intellectual property.
• Work closely with product development engineering to offer timely solutions that positively impact project costs, timing, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, deploy and document CAE models and methodologies for automotive air conditioning, heat pump, heating and cooling systems and components using GT-Suite.
• Conduct correlation and calibration studies in collaboration with engineering and testing operations.
• Continuously work to improve the CAE system modeling accuracy, decrease turnaround time and enhance capability.
• Participate and effectively explain CAE system modeling results and conclusions in project meetings with engineering and customers and technical design reviews.
• Adhere to Hanon, department and CAE team organizational processes.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external partners, work collaboratively with other Hanon teams and follows manager's instructions.Education & Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience is required for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience is required for a Master's or PhD degree Required Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications:
    • Familiarity with the operation, function and testing of automotive air conditioning, heat pump, heating and cooling systems and components.
    • Proficiency in the basics of refrigerant thermodynamics and heat transfer principles.
    • Understanding of the refrigeration cycle and single and two phase thermodynamic and heat transfer processes, particularly as applied to automotive systems and components.
    • Proficiency in use of one or more 1D modeling tools (GT-Suite, FloMASTER, Dymola, etc.) to develop, debug and calibrate models which will predict the performance of single and two phase automotive heating and cooling systems, heat exchangers and vehicle interior cabins.
    • Effective time management, written and oral communication skills. Willingness to learn and teach / mentor. Seeks and provides feedback with engineering teams and Hanon leadership. Is capable to delegate tasks and motivate co-workers.Special Requirements:
      • Some domestic and international travel is possible to other Hanon technical centers, conference, training classes or customer meetings.What We Offer:At Hanon Systems, we provide a competitive benefits packaged focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.
        • Medical, dental, and vision program options
        • Retirement savings plan (401k)
        • Paid time off
        • Tuition assistance
        • Flexible work schedules (for eligible positions)Hanon Systems recognizes the critical role our employees play in the company's success. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by supporting and promoting an inclusive working environment that embodies challenging assignments, safe and fair labor practices, and is based on mutual trust and respect.Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Keywords: Hanon Systems, Novi , CAE System & Component Engineer, Other , Novi, Michigan