Senior Engineer - Flow, Thermal and Arc Modelling

Eaton Group; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eaton Group in Maharashtra seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead advanced CFD, thermal, and plasma simulations for electrical products. You will develop high-fidelity models, collaborate with global CoEs, and mentor engineers to drive design improvements.

You will deliver insights, validate results against data, and push innovation while guiding complex projects and stakeholder communications across teams.

Qualifications

• M.Tech/MS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 4-5 years’ experience in CFD/CAE roles with data center/electrical product focus.
• Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and arc physics.
• Experience with Ansys CAE tools suite and validation against test data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and mentor engineers.
• Good cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid flow and thermal simulations for data center and electrical products.
• Execute plasma simulation projects with coupled CFD and EM analyses.
• Collaborate with global CoEs and product engineering teams to validate models.
• Provide technical recommendations to support product development and issue resolution.
• Lead and execute complex engineering projects independently with cross-functional teams.
• Drive technical communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers on simulation methodologies and modeling practices.
• Develop and validate flow, thermal, and plasma models using Ansys tools.
• Execute CFD, thermal, EM, and plasma simulations for design optimization.
• Promote an Analysis First culture in early development.
• Deliver engineering insights to meet CTQs.
• Develop innovative simulation methods contributing to IP.
• Influence teams to resolve complex challenges through leadership.
• Communicate project status and findings effectively.
• Guide engineers on best practices and problem solving.

Skills

CFD fundamentals

Ansys CAE tools

Plasma/Arc physics

Electrical fundamentals

Problem solving

Learner

Accountability

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

M.Tech/MS - Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SpaceClaim

Ansys meshing

Fluent Meshing

Fluent Solver

CFDPost

Ensight

Job description

What you’ll do:

Perform fluid flow and thermal simulations for a wide range of data center and electrical products, including breakers, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and related equipment, to support performance prediction and design optimization.

Execute plasma simulation projects involving coupled CFD and electromagnetic analyses for various Eaton electrical products.

Collaborate closely with global Centers of Excellence (CoE) and product engineering teams to understand design intent, develop high-fidelity simulation models, and validate results against test data.

Provide technical recommendations and engineering insights to support product development, issue resolution, and innovation initiatives.

Lead and execute complex engineering projects independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Drive both internal and external technical communications, ensuring clear stakeholder alignment and project execution.

Guide, mentor, and technically coach engineers on critical simulation methodologies, modeling practices, and project deliverables.

Develop and validate flow, thermal, and plasma simulation models for electrical systems, subsystems, and components using Ansys simulation tools and physics-based analytical methods.

Execute CFD, thermal, electromagnetic, and plasma simulations to support design, performance prediction, and optimization of electrical products and systems.

Drive an Analysis First culture by leveraging CAE methodologies to influence product design decisions early in the development cycle.

Deliver deep engineering insights through simulation-driven design to ensure products meet all critical performance requirements and CTQs.

Develop innovative simulation methodologies, concepts, and solutions that contribute to intellectual property through patents, innovation disclosures, and technical publications.

Influence cross-functional teams and drive resolution of complex technical challenges through strong technical leadership.

Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations effectively to internal and external stakeholders across global teams.

Mentor and guide engineers on simulation best practices, model development, validation approaches, and technical problem solving.

Qualifications:

M.Tech/MS - Mechanical Engineering

4-5 years

Skills:

• Strong Fundamnetals in Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Arc physics and experience in CFD modeling using Ansys CAE tools such as Spaceclaim, Ansys meshing, Fluent meshing, Fluent Solver, CFDPost, Ensight and alied tools

• Exposure to Electrical and Eletromagnatics Fundamentals

• Accountability – Takes complete responsibility of assigned tasks and delivers results despite of roadblocks

• Passion - Pursues everything with drive and motivates others around to contribute towards the cause

• Resourceful – Works across the boundaries to get the desired things done timely

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, Looks beyond the obvious solutions and comes up with creative/ innovative proposals

• Learner - Takes efforts to upskill self and shares the learnings with broader team proactively

• Transparency - Should create open and trusting environment in the team