Thermal Simulation Engineer

Thermal Simulation Engineer

Would you like to take an active part in the development of our next generation of Truck?
Are you seeking for being part of an enthusiastic and proud team of engineers with high passion for Simulation and Verification?
If yes, then this is the right position for you!


There is now an opportunity for you to join us in the Cooling system, EUF, Simulation & Testing team as a Simulation Engineer for systems and functions at the intersection between Powertrain and Vehicle.

The team performs system architecture and develops the End User Functions, of the cooling system. The team also performs advanced simulation and testing together with component owners and system owners, with the aim to understand and enhance customer features. The team's main goal is to retain and strengthen our leading position on heavy duty trucks around the globe.


You will be part of a tight and diverse team consisting of skilled and passionate people. We work in an enthusiastic atmosphere, where joy, team spirit and trust are key characteristics.


Together with our friends, we are developing and testing the best trucks in the world.




Position Summary


As a Thermal Simulation Engineer you will be directly involved in the development work of our products and involved in a wide range of virtual verification assignments. You will have the opportunity to perform early verification with CFD and 1D simulations of our future trucks to make sure we develop a leading Thermal Management solution to the future trucks.
You will play an important role in the technology shift towards more environmentally friendly trucks using electric drivetrains.


You will perform simulation in close collaboration with our design and system engineers.
You will play an important role to extend our simulation area to be able to develop our virtual verification.


As part of a simulation team, you share with peers your progresses and aim to maximize the collective output




Who are you?


We believe that you have a genuine interest in the automotive industry with a simulation background and that you have been working with this for several years.


You are well organized, structured, have a holistic view and a global mindset. We think you have a positive mind-set, a creative personality with ability to generate ideas. You need to be analytical and have the ability to propose solutions and to solve issues.


As a person you enjoy working in a team as well as individually. You feel engaged by working in projects and reaching goals. Since the job requires a net of contacts, internally and externally, your networking skills is valued. We also expect you to be flexible and take on work besides your main tasks.


On top of that you are customer-focused


You have a solid interest in technology and would love working with new solutions to make transport greener and more sustainable. You will collaborate with colleagues within the Volvo Group all around the world and have a great opportunity to influence our future products. This requires an open mind and an innovative approach.




Preferred Skills
At least MSc or preferably PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Profound knowledge of Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and cooling system
Skilled in Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD and experience in Systems simulation, (1D)
Strong mathematical and analytical background
Knowledge in Star CCM + and GT SUITE is considered positive
Fluent in English, both spoken and written





What can we offer?
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.




We look forward to receiving your application!


For more information please contact:
Charlotte Eldh, Group Manager, Cooling system, EUF, Simulation & Testing, Phone: +46 31 3225285


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