Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer
Location: Multimatic Technical Centre, Markham, Ontario, Canada
OVERVIEW:
Located in Markham, Ontario, Canada, Multimatic Technical Centre (MTC) is part of Multimatic’s Engineering Group. MTC provides advanced design, simulation, testing and prototyping services to Multimatic’s production divisions and to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), niche vehicle manufacturers, motorsports organizations, military equipment contractors and consumer products companies.
MTC houses key engineering, testing and development capabilities under one roof, enabling rapid turnaround and tight integration between departments (vehicle systems engineering, production engineering, predictive methods, product testing and validation, composites, fabrication and prototyping). Additional specialized services utilize MTC’s full-vehicle multi-post test rig, and a proprietary vehicle dynamics simulator. These services are further enhanced by the capabilities of a fully equipped motorsports department.
The Analysis Department at MTC is currently seeking a CFD Engineer. Note that this position is not remote based; the candidate needs to work onsite at our Markham location.
Facility Address: 85 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 5E5
Duties and Responsibilities:
MTC is looking for an exceptional CFD engineer who is passionate about automotive aerodynamics and motivated to shape the design of road and motorsport vehicles. Day-to-day activities include developing digital geometries, running CFD simulations, collaborating with design and engineering teams, and supporting occasional wind tunnel tests. In our team, you are empowered to propose and develop ideas that will improve vehicle performance as well as our design process. Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Prepare CFD simulations to assess aerodynamic performance of proposed geometry
- Identify and develop creative solutions to address aerodynamic/styling/engineering objectives
- Interpret analysis and test results and propose recommendations for further improvements
- Summarize findings in formal reports and present to cross-functional teams and management
- Assist the development of internal fluid systems, such as dampers and hydraulic systems
- Compare CFD-based predictions to measured data. Investigate and implement modelling modifications to improve correlation
- Design parts, prepare for, and conduct, scale and full-size wind tunnel tests
- Develop and improve our CFD process, including scripting and automatization
- Attend conferences and training courses, including documentation/presentation of significant knowledge and information learned
- Participate in MTC’s continuous improvement activities
Education and Experience:
- University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, aerospace, or automotive engineering)
- Experience level open: new grads to experienced engineers (1 - 8+ years). Compensation level based on experience
- Excellent understanding of fluid dynamics
- Solid understanding of CFD
- Experience with geometry creation and simplification with CAD software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work independently
- Hold current passport and be able to travel internationally as/ when required to support development testing
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of model preparation using ANSA or Hypermesh
- Experience with CFD packages – preferably OpenFOAM
- Passion for automotive and/or motorsports aerodynamics
- Knowledge of Linux scripting and Python/C++ programming language
- Experience with wind tunnel testing, either at scale or full size
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.