Thermal & Fluid Simulation Engineer

1. Job Title: Thermal & Fluid Simulation Engineer Lithium-Ion Battery Design

About Clean Electric

Clean Electric is a Series A funded battery tech company focused on designing and manufacturing advanced li-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage applications which enable 12-min rapid charging, long life and unrivalled safety. We are pushing the boundaries of the EV industry with our Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) thermal management, integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) architecture, and proprietary dynamic charging algorithms running on a custom-engineered in-house battery management system.

Founded in 2020 by IIT-BHU graduates Akash Gupta, Abhinav Roy and Ankit Joshi, we are today rapidly scaling and deploying our tech across 2W and 3W segments with plans to enter 4W and commercial vehicles as well. The team comprises multiple IIT, IIM graduates and industry professionals and we are backed by some of the leading Indian VCs.

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About the Role

A highly motivated Thermal & Fluid Simulation Engineer to support the design and optimization of lithium-ion battery systems. The candidate will be responsible for developing, running, and analyzing thermal and fluid simulations to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in battery pack and module designs. This role requires both technical expertise and a passion for emerging technologies in energy storage and electric mobility.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute thermal and fluid simulations for lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs using industry-standard tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL).

• Analyze heat generation, dissipation, and cooling strategies under different operating conditions.
• Design and validate thermal management solutions, including liquid and air cooling systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, electrochemistry) to ensure simulation insights inform product design.
• Generate technical reports, validation documents, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new modeling techniques, and thermal management technologies.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
2. 23 years of hands-on experience in thermal and fluid simulations, preferably in the field of energy storage, EV batteries, or related thermal management applications.
3. Proficiency with simulation software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent.
4. Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
5. Experience with battery systems (cells, modules, packs) is highly desirable.
6. Ability to interpret and validate simulation results with experimental data.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
8. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
9. Passion for technology, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions.

Location:

Near Chakan, Pune, India (on-site)

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive pay as per market standard, will be evaluated based on profile and skills.

Why Join Clean Electric?

Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that is shaping the future of electric mobility. Collaborate with a passionate team focused on innovation and sustainability.

• Professional growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.