Technical Lead

CADFEM APAC; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CADFEM Indonesia is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Simulation to drive engineering delivery and ensure technical excellence across FEA/CFD projects. You will mentor engineers, support pre-sales activities, and translate customer needs into robust simulation strategies.

The role requires hands-on expertise with ANSYS tools, strong fundamentals in engineering mechanics, and proven leadership to guide complex industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, or oil &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Minimum 5–6 years hands-on simulation experience in industry or consulting.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee FEA and CFD simulation projects with strong technical rigor.
• Review modeling approaches, boundary conditions, and interpretation of results.
• Mentor and develop FEA/CFD engineers; drive capability building and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with customers to define requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support sales discussions, proposals, and technical workshops.

Skills

FEA/CFD expertise

Mentoring engineers

Technical leadership

Customer-facing discussions

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace / Electrical/Electronics

Tools

ANSYS tools (Mechanical / Fluent / HFSS / Icepak / Maxwell)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Technical Lead – Simulation to lead engineering delivery and technical excellence for CADFEM Indonesia. This role will be responsible for managing complex simulation projects, mentoring engineers (FEA/CFD/EBU), supporting pre-sales activities, and ensuring high-quality technical engagement with customers.

The ideal candidate should have deep hands‑on experience in simulation along with leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and oversee FEA and CFD simulation projects.
• Review modeling approaches, boundary conditions, and result interpretations.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of project deliverables.
• Guide the team in solving complex convergence and modeling challenges.
• Establish best practices for meshing, validation, and reporting.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers to define project requirements and objectives.
• Ensure on-time and high-quality project execution.
• Mentor FEA and CFD engineers.
• Support capability building and technical skill enhancement.
• Conduct internal knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Support sales team in technical discussions, solution presentations, and proposals.
• Participate in client meetings and technical workshops.
• Translate customer requirements into simulation strategies.

Technical Requirements

• Strong expertise in at least one of the following domains:
  • CFD (fluid flow, heat transfer, turbulence modelling, multiphysics)
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • ANSYS tools (Mechanical / Fluent / HFSS / Icepak / Maxwell etc.)
• Strong fundamentals in engineering mechanics and simulation theory.
• Ability to validate and interpret simulation results critically.
• Experience handling complex industrial applications.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering/ Electrical/Electronics Engineering Or related field

Experience Required

• Minimum 5–6 years of hands‑on simulation experience
• Experience in consulting or engineering services environment preferred.
• Exposure to industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, or oil & gas is an advantage.
• Prior team leadership or project lead experience preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Customer‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Fluent in Bahasa, Indonesia and English.