Bergstrom Inc., a leading global designer of climate control and thermal management systems, maintains a primary corporate vision to be the recognized technology leader for unparalleled solutions in thermal management. Founded in 1949, Bergstrom Inc. is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom climate systems and thermal management solutions. Headquartered in a 32-acre campus in Rockford, Illinois, we provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for commercial trucks, off-highway vehicles, and electric vehicle applications.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering CAE simulation and analysis—including thermal conduction/heat transfer, CFD (aerodynamics/thermal-fluid), and FEA (structural/durability)—to support the design and optimization of Thermal-management products, components, and integrated systems across a variety of platforms for global applications. The CAE Simulation and Analysis Engineer validates performance against defined targets and customer requirements, and drives optimization to maximize customer value in system performance, efficiency, and robustness. The role also leads simulation tool selection and governance, establishes and standardizes analysis methods/workflows, documentation, and validation practices, and trains/mentors engineers to build scalable CAE capability and consistent, high-quality analysis across the organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs simulations in order to ensure the aerodynamic convergence of the different HVAC systems designed by Bergstrom

· Helps in the design of styling & structures by analyzing and understanding the flow phenomena.

· Considers environmental aspects during the design process

· Model preparation, meshing, CFD and FEA analysis and post processing of results.

· Providing support to the engineering teams, including but not limited to design, testing, durability, performance recommendations.

· Works with a global team of engineers on common HVAC system concerns and design challenges.

· Thermal-hydraulic analyses utilizing corporate CFD tools, such as ANSYS Fluent, Mechanical, Discover, and others as needed.

o CFD & FEA methodology qualification, and documentation

o CFD & FEA analysis conceptualization and proposal preparation.

· Participation and support in engineering testing

o Provide guidance for testing to be used for CFD and FEA validation.

o Use CFD & FEA analyses to help guide testing configurations.

· Works closely with customer and actively interacts with them on projects.

· Technical global simulation consulting

· Mentors engineers to empower early simulation activities during the design process.

· Coordinates CAE analysis activities globally.

· Identifies required training and tools to support global engineering teams

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Capability to interpret CFD & FEA results and communicate key message to design community.

· Strong understanding of product development process, various vehicle systems and interplay between them.

· Good presentation skills and problem solving ability

· Good knowledge of fundamental physics and engineering principles.

· Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills.

· Experience leading teams and solving complex issues.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, physics, or other related technical discipline.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· 5 years of related work experience in CFD and FEA analysis in mobile thermal management technology or similar experience.

· Strong knowledge and understanding of CFD and FEA methodology related to fluid flow, thermal transfer, structural analysis.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person