Thermal CFD Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Perform 3D CFD simulations of battery modules and packs for thermal management and cooling system evaluation.
• Handle the complete simulation lifecycle:

Pre-processing: Geometry cleanup, meshing, and boundary condition definition.

Simulation Setup & Execution: Solver settings, run monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Post-processing & Analysis: Extraction of thermal maps, temperature distribution, flow behavior, pressure drops, and result interpretation.

• Conduct correlation and validation against test data to ensure accuracy and model reliability.
• Provide solution recommendations based on CFD results to improve thermal performance and cooling efficiency.
• Collaborate with global counterparts for alignment on simulation objectives, model assumptions, result discussions and design suggestion.
• Ensure adherence to simulation quality criteria and document all aspects of the workflow
• Maintain simulation templates, methods, and process improvements for battery CFD activities.

Must Have:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in thermal CFD simulations of battery packs/modules.
• Experience in battery electrical-thermal simulation
• Proficiency in CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, or equivalent 3D solvers.
• Expert in EV battery thermal management and cooling methods, with experience in 3D thermal modeling to guide design decisions across key battery components.
• Ability to define correct boundary conditions, material properties (e.g., anisotropic conductivity), and heat generation profiles.
• Expertise in post-processing and generating meaningful engineering reports and visualizations.
• Experience with result plausibility checks, bug identification, and solver troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of quality metrics to ensure accurate CFD models.
• Strong analytical thinking, technical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work across regions and functions.
• Flexible to attend early/late meetings with global teams or travel occasionally if needed.
• Good interpersonal skills, Communication skills, presentation skills and Team player
• Good Analytical skills, Research oriented mindset, learning attitude & self driven personality
• Strong knowledge of CFD theory & domain.
• Flexibility for international travel.

Preferred candidate profile

Good to Have:

• Exposure to simulation scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Java macros in STAR-CCM+).

• Knowledge of preprocessing tool, space claim, NX, CATIA for CFD modelling

• Understanding of battery cell behavior, electro-thermal coupling, or aging effects in CFD.

• Awareness of industry standards (e.g., UN 38.3, ISO 12405) related to battery safety and testing.

• Familiarity with simulation method development and template creation.

• Automotive industry experience preferred.

• Strong Knowledge in Automotive domain & functionality.