CFD Engineer_ RNTBCI

Job Description – CFD Engineer | Automotive Thermal Management We are seeking an experienced CFD Engineer with strong expertise in automotive thermal management, underhood thermal analysis, and Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CFD and thermal simulation tools and will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing thermal performance of automotive systems and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform automotive underhood thermal analysis to evaluate temperature distribution, heat transfer, and thermal performance of vehicle systems and components.
• Conduct Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) simulations involving coupled fluid flow and solid heat transfer.
• Develop and execute 3D CFD simulations for underhood airflow, heat transfer, thermal management, and related automotive applications.
• Prepare and clean CFD models using ANSA, including geometry cleanup, defeaturing, meshing, and model setup.
• Perform CFD simulations using STAR-CCM+ for airflow, heat transfer, and thermal analysis.
• Use TAITherm for thermal modeling, thermal management, and temperature prediction of automotive components and systems.
• Utilize AMESIM for 1D system-level simulation and analysis of thermal/fluid systems.
• Analyze simulation results, identify critical thermal issues, and provide engineering recommendations for improving system and component performance.
• Correlate simulation results with test/experimental data and support model validation and optimization activities.
• Perform sensitivity studies and design optimization based on thermal and CFD simulation results.
• Prepare technical reports, simulation documentation, and presentations summarizing methodology, results, and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, testing, and other cross-functional engineering teams to resolve thermal and fluid-flow related issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of CFD fundamentals, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Hands-on experience in automotive thermal management and underhood thermal analysis.
• Good understanding of Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) and coupled fluid-solid thermal analysis.
• Hands-on experience with STAR-CCM+.
• Experience with ANSA for geometry preparation and CFD meshing.
• Experience with TAITherm for thermal analysis.
• Working knowledge of AMESIM for 1D system simulation.
• Experience in interpreting CFD/thermal simulation results and providing design recommendations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and simulation teams.
• Good communication and technical documentation skills.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.