First CAE Engineer Thermodynamics

First CFD Analysis Engineer - Thermodynamics

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The Thermodynamics section, belonging to Environment & Fluid Dynamics department, has a long tradition of using CFD as a tool for engineering and design processes. We are currently 21 persons working within the section, responsible for attribute requirements, verification methods, planning and performing both CFD analysis and physical test in all phases of vehicle programs, both individually and in teams. An important part of our work is to continuously improve our working processes and methods. We work together with system/attribute leaders, analysis engineers, stylists, designers and suppliers to develop and verify our systems and components in our future vehicles. Furthermore, close cooperation with universities and participation in global research programs are an essential part of our long term development.

As a First CFD Analysis Engineer within the Thermodynamics section you will be involved in planning and performing CFD analysis in all phases of vehicle programs as well as support and involvement in our physical testing in our wind tunnels. You will also support the attribute CFD method development to meet our future challenges. You will establish and develop relationships with representatives from many areas of the vehicle meaning you will build and maintain a wide personal network within Volvo Car Group. As part of our team, you get access to long term development opportunities in a continuously growing field!

Main responsibilities

* Plan and perform Thermodynamic CFD simulations and give recommendation of design changes to reach our requirement targets
* Develop CAE working processes and tools within the area
* Take part in our CFD method development of new advanced methods (Transient and coupled radiation/convection/conduction)
* Supervising thesis workers and act as a mentor for new employees
* Support and participate in physical testing

Required qualifications

* MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
* At least 3 years of industrial and/or academic experience in CFD
* Experience from automotive CFD within the attribute thermodynamics
* Skills in the tools we use: ANSA, StarCCM+, Ansys/Fluent, Radtherm, Harpoon and EnSight.
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driver´s license B (car)
* Experience in programming/scripting is meritorious
* Fluent in Swedish, written and spoken is meritorious

Personal qualities

* High level of communication skills and teamwork
* Capability and willingness to teach, coach and mentor others
* Customer focused with good analytical skills
* Be involved and encourage others
* Driven and Self-motivated
* Interested in developing methods and processes

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Therese Selander by e-mail therese.selander@randstadsourceright.se note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted and that your application documents should be written in English.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than January 30th, 2017.