Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and DataRange and Efficiency EngineerJob Summary:Our client in Novi, MI is looking for a Range and Efficiency Engineer - Propulsion . This is a contract position.
Focused on maximizing range and energy efficiency for electric and hybrid vehicles, this role involves setting efficiency targets, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate energy-saving features. The Range and Efficiency Engineer ensures optimal vehicle performance by improving aerodynamics, rolling resistance, powertrain efficiency
Set and track range and efficiency targets specific to electric and hybrid powertrains / propulsion, aligning performance with product requirements and customer expectations.
Conduct detailed simulations to optimize vehicle aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and powertrain efficiency using tools like MATLAB/Simulink.
Collaborate with aerodynamics, thermal, and powertrain engineering teams to integrate energy-efficient technologies and design optimizations, including lightweight materials and regenerative braking systems.
Analyze vehicle designs for energy loss sources and implement design modifications to maximize range and minimize power consumption.
Correlate simulation results with real-world on-road data, refining models to improve predictive accuracy and ensure efficient performance under varying driving conditions.
Document findings and recommendations for range and efficiency improvements, providing actionable insights and design feedback for future product iterations.
Develop methods for continuous improvement in vehicle energy efficiency, exploring advanced materials, aerodynamics enhancements, and power management strategies.
Conduct vehicle range tests in various environmental conditions, including different temperatures, terrains, and load scenarios, to assess the impact on battery efficiency and overall vehicle performance
Qualifications: Experience with energy and efficiency simulation tools like, MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE.
Strong understanding of aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and their impact on electric and hybrid vehicle efficiency.
Familiarity with electric vehicle systems, such as battery management, powertrain control, and regenerative braking
How You Will Be Successful:- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business "First"
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
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