CFD Analyst

ALTEN India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autmotive CFD project exposure

Training and development

Job summary

ALTEN India seeks a Thermal Analysis engineer to perform full-vehicle level analyses and report issues with countermeasures for CFD projects. You will build models in ANSA, set boundaries with UH3D and TAITHERM, and correlate CFD results with physical test data.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAN modeling, heat exchanger data interpretation, and the ability to debug simulations in RADTHERM/StarCCM+. You will deliver EnSight post-processed reports and communicate findings to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in thermal analysis at full-vehicle level.
• Proficient in model build using ANSA.
• Boundary condition setup using UH3D and TAITHERM.
• Ability to correlate CFD results with physical test data.
• Knowledge of FAN modeling.
• Experience with RADTHERM/StarCCM+ debugging.
• Proficient in EnSight post-processing and reports.
• Knowledge of internal flow simulations in StarCCM+.
• Understanding heat exchanger data sheets and heat shield placement.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute thermal analyses for full vehicle level programs.
• Build and validate CAx models in ANSA.
• Set up boundary conditions using UH3D/TAITHERM.
• Correlate CFD outcomes with physical test data.
• Develop and evaluate FAN models.
• Debug simulations in RADTHERM/StarCCM+ and coupling issues.
• Post-process with EnSight and prepare reports.
• Study internal flow with StarCCM+ and interpret heat exchanger data.
• Provide corrective action recommendations for thermal issues.
• Communicate results effectively with customers and project teams.

Skills

Thermal analysis

CFD correlation

Full vehicle knowledge

Tools

ANSA

UH3D

TAITHERM

STARCCM+

RADTHERM

EnSight

Job description

This position will be primarily responsible for executing Thermal Analysis on a full vehicle level and reporting out the issues and provide counter measures for CFD.

• Full vehicle knowledge of Automobile Systems and it's functions
• Model Build using ANSA
• Boundary Condition setup using UH3D & TAITHERM
• Ability to Correlate CFD results with Physical Test data
• Thorough knowledge of FAN modeling
• Frontend opening and Heat rejection calculations
• Debugging the simulations in case of issues in RADTHERM/StarCCM+ or any other coupling related issues
• ENSIGHT post processing with report preparation
• Knowledge on StarCCM+ to study any internal flow simulations
• Knowledge of heat exchanger data sheet and interpretation
• Knowledge of corrective action for any potential thermal issues and heat shield placement
• Ability to handle/deliver projects independently and able to communicate with the customer