CFD Simulation Engineer

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Description :

• Seeking a highly skilled CFD Simulation Engineer with a strong background in Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) analysis.

• The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, and OpenFOAM, coupled with solid experience in pre-processing (ANSA) and automation scripting to accelerate simulation workflows.

• You will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing CFD models to support thermal management, design validation, and performance improvement of complex engineering systems.

Job Description Details:

• Develop and execute CHT and thermal-fluid CFD simulations for full-system models.

• Perform geometry cleanup, meshing, and surface preparation using ANSA and STAR-CCM+

• Build, calibrate, and validate CFD models using experimental or reference data.

• Run simulations in STAR-CCM+, Fluent, and OpenFOAM, ensuring model accuracy and computational efficiency.

• Conduct parametric, design optimization, and sensitivity studies.

• Develop automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Java, or macro scripting) to streamline model setup and post-processing workflows.

• Collaborate with design, test, and system integration teams to interpret results and provide actionable insights.

• Document methodologies, simulation plans, and validation results clearly and concisely.

Profile :

• CFD Engineer

• 4 years of experience (minimum)

Must Have :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in CFD simulations, particularly CHT and thermal-fluid coupling.

• Proficiency in STAR-CCM+, working knowledge of ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM preferred.

• Strong experience with ANSA for geometry preparation and mesh generation, working knowledge of CATIA preferred.

• Familiarity with computational method for modeling heat transfer – radiation, conduction and convection. Experience in CFD modeling building focused on heat transfer mechanisms preferably automotive application.

• Experience with Python, Bash, or Java macros for CFD process automation.

• Understanding HPC environments, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration (HPC clusters, NVIDIA A100/H100) is a plus.

Preferred:

• Experience with parametric studies, DOE, and optimization frameworks .

• Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks) for model import/export.

• Knowledge of data visualization tools (ParaView, Ensight or Tecplot, ).

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate technical insights effectively.

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