Design Engineer I

VRV Asia Pacific Pvt Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced CFD Engineer to advance cryogenic product simulations using ANSYS Fluent and Meshing.

You will design, run, and report steady-state and transient analyses across cryogenic vessels and heat exchangers, applying multiphase and mass transfer modeling. You have 5+ years in CFD with a strong grasp of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and cryogenic applications, plus experience with pressure vessel design and FEA concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/thermal/CFD or related eng field.
• Min 5 years overall engineering, incl. 3+ years hands-on CFD.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and CFD fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS Meshing.
• Experience in thermal-fluid simulations and cryogenic applications.
• Understanding of pressure vessel design, FEA concepts, and engineering analysis.
• Ability to work independently and support global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD simulations for cryogenic products, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks and equipment.
• Execute end-to-end simulation: geometry prep, meshing, setup, solving, post-processing, reporting.
• Conduct steady-state and transient analyses for fluid flow, heat and mass transfer.
• Analyze laminar and turbulent flows; compressible and incompressible regimes.
• Model Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; single and multi-species transfer.
• Study cryogenic processes: stratification, convection, phase change in vacuum-insulated systems.
• Develop UDFs, parametric models, and automation to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Create parametric methods and automated post-processing workflows.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ANSYS Meshing and Fluent.
• Perform structural, thermal, fatigue, buckling, seismic analyses when needed.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

CFD fundamentals

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS Meshing

Cryogenic applications

Pressure vessel design

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS Meshing

Job description

CHART INDUSTRIES, INC. (Chart) (NYSE: GTLS) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and services related to cryogenic gas processing and rotating equipment. In the cryogenic sector, the Chart brand is synonymous with the liquefaction, distribution, and storage of liquid gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, LNG, biogas, hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide. The acquisition of Howden expanded our portfolio to include air and gas handling products such as compressors, cooling fans, steam turbines, and more, expanding our offering of products and solutions across traditional markets and providing access to new ones such as nuclear, energy recovery, tunnel ventilation, mine safety, and electrification.

Chart products are widely used across industry, leisure, science, medicine, food and beverage, water treatment, and clean energy. The ability to combine multiple products to create complete end-to-end solutions is what makes Chart unique and has established the company as a pioneer in developing applications such as LNG to power, hydrogen, carbon capture, and cooling systems for high-energy users such as data centers, green steel, and many more.

What Will You Do?

We are looking for an experienced CFD Engineer with expertise in thermal-fluid analysis and cryogenic applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ANSYS Fluent and strong CFD skills. Knowledge of ASME codes, pressure vessel design, and engineering validation methods will be an added advantage.

• Perform CFD simulations for Cryogenic products, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and other mechanical equipment.
• Execute end-to-end simulation activities including geometry preparation, meshing, setup, solving, post-processing, and reporting.
• Conduct steady-state and transient analyses involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, and multiphase phenomena.
• Perform steady-state and transient analyses involving:
• Laminar and turbulent flows
• Compressible and incompressible flows
• Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
• Single and multi-species mass transfer and Multiphase flows
• Analyze cryogenic processes such as thermal stratification, convection, phase change, and heat transfer in vacuum-insulated systems.
• Develop and apply UDFs, parametric models, and automation workflows to improve simulation efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop parametric simulation methodologies and automated post-processing workflows to improve simulation efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in ANSYS Meshing and ANSYS Fluent.
• Carry out structural, thermal, fatigue, buckling, seismic, and vibration analyses when required.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve technical challenges

Your Experience Should Be...

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in mechanical, Thermal, CFD, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of overall engineering experience, including 3+ years of hands-on CFD simulation experience.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and CFD fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS Meshing.
• Experience in thermal-fluid simulations and cryogenic applications.
• Understanding of pressure vessel design, FEA concepts, and engineering analysis.
• Ability to work independently and support global engineering teams.