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As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.\nWe foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. 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We can't wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.\nWhat awaits you:\n·Perform CFD simulations for fuel systems, battery systems, and related components.\n·Define simulation scope, assumptions, and boundary conditions.\n·Prepare CFD models, including geometry cleanup and meshing.\n·Set up, run, and monitor CFD analyses in ANSYS Fluent.\n·Execute CFD projects according to Kautex standards and industry best practices.\n·Post-process and interpret simulation results.\n·Provide engineering recommendations based on CFD findings.\n·Support fuel and battery system development through CFD analyses including fuel slosh, refueling, venting, battery cooling, thermal runaway, two-phase immersion cooling, camera cleaning/nozzle spray, and flow distribution assessments.\n·Correlate simulation results with physical testing data.\n·Develop and improve CFD methodologies and workflows.\n·Select appropriate CAE tools and modeling approaches.\n·Collaborate with peers and junior CAE engineers.\n·Support customer projects with CFD expertise.\n·Maintain simulation documentation and project records.\n·Ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.\n·Support collaboration within global engineering teams.\n·Continuously develop technical knowledge and skills.\nKautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.\nWe foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. 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