System Simulation Engineer [14422]

We are recruiting an experienced System Simulation Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry. This role focuses on thermal management systems, including air-conditioning (A/C), engine, battery, and cabin cooling, using primarily one-dimensional simulation tools.

NOTE:

• Onsite
• Must be able and willing to travel to the US for meetings from time to time
• Must have a valid and clear driver's license
• Must be available to attend an in person meeting in Windsor, ON

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently execute 1D and coupled 1D–3D simulations, from data acquisition across various sources through to analysis and report generation
• Close collaboration with system engineers to provide simulation-driven insights, numerical solutions, and recommendations for design improvements

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on thermo-fluid systems
• Minimum 2 years of experience using 1D simulation tools such as Amesim, GT-SUITE, Flowmaster, KULI, AVL Cruise, or MATLAB/Simulink for flow and thermal analysis
• Minimum 2 years of experience in applied CFD, using tools such as ANSA, STAR-CCM+, or TAITherm
• Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
• Good understanding of automotive systems and component functionality
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with a proactive mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Proven problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle or powertrain thermal management, including cooling systems, climate control, or thermal protection
• Experience in automotive HVAC and engine system design and development
• Experience with simulation integration and validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups
• Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, including classical and AI-based approaches
• Familiarity with CAD tools
• Experience with optimization techniques and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Demonstrated capability in methodology development and technical problem solving
• Experience in controls modeling
• Experience with co-simulation frameworks, including: 1D (MATLAB/Simulink). 1D–3D (e.g., GT–TAITherm)
• Working knowledge of system bench testing, dynamometer testing, and vehicle test cells

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $31.00 - $35.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.