Thermal Simulation Engineer

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Job Title: Thermal Simulation Engineer

Function: Ansys, Icepak

Report to: Sr. Lead Engineer

Location: Pune, India

Position Specific Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced Thermal Simulation Engineer with a strong Electrical/Electronics background to support the design, simulation, and optimization of electrification products. The role focuses on advanced thermal and fluid-dynamics simulations of high-voltage (HV) systems to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with automotive standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed thermal simulations using Ansys ICEPAK for electrification products.
• Develop and validate thermal models for high-voltage components such as BDUs, PDUs, contactors, and pyro-fuses.
• Conduct Joule heating analysis and identify thermal risks and failure modes.
• Configure and simulate complex transient electrical and thermal load profiles.
• Execute fluid-dynamics simulations including pressure drop analysis of cooling circuits.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers to ensure design robustness.
• Support troubleshooting activities through simulation-driven root cause analysis.
• Document simulation methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly and professionally.

Required Technical Skills

• Thermal simulation expertise with an Electrical/Electronic engineering background.
• Strong proficiency in Ansys ICEPAK.
• In-depth knowledge of electrification products and HV topologies (BDUs, PDUs).
• Experience in modeling HV components such as contactors and pyro-fuses.
• Hands-on experience with Joule heating analysis and thermal troubleshooting.
• Ability to configure and analyze complex transient load profiles.
• Experience with CFD and fluid-dynamics simulations, including cooling circuit pressure drop analysis.
• Proven experience in BCM and Electronic Power Distribution Units analysis
• Expertise on detailed board and components level analysis.

Experience: 6 to 8 Years

Qualification: B.E Electronics/ Mechanical