Simulation Engineer

IIT Madras; Chennai District; On-site; INR 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Madras invites a Thermal Engineer to perform steady-state and transient analyses across systems. You will develop thermal models at component, subsystem and system levels, and create thermal networks for multiphase analysis.

You should have 2–5 years of industrial experience with Ansys/COMSOL, SolidWorks, and strong fundamentals in heat transfer, thermodynamics and numerical methods. Proficiency in Python or MATLAB is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years industrial experience using Ansys or COMSOL for industrial problems.
• Solid background in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Radiation.
• Ability to translate physical systems into thermal networks and boundary conditions.
• Experience with SolidWorks for modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to own an analysis from problem definition through design and closure.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses of various systems.
• Develop thermal models at component, subsystem and system levels.
• Develop 2-D/3-D thermal resistance and thermal-fluid network models for multiphase analysis.
• Perform thermal trade studies and recommend design solutions.
• Generate thermal boundary conditions and temperature fields for analyses.
• Support selection and sizing of insulation, shields, heat sinks, and other thermal-control solutions.
• Prepare thermal analysis reports and verification documentation.
• Collaborate with 3D modelling, fabrication, and analytical teams.

Skills

Heat transfer knowledge

Thermodynamics

Numerical methods

Problem solving

Independent ownership

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

M.E./M.Tech Thermal Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

COMSOL

SolidWorks

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses of various Systems.
• Develop thermal models at component, subsystem and system levels.
• Perform heat-transfer analysis involving: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Conjugate heat transfer, Thermal-fluid networks
• Develop 2-D/3-D thermal resistance and thermal-fluid network models for system-level involving multiphase analysis.
• Perform thermal trade studies and recommend design solutions considering temperature limits, mass, performance and manufacturability. Determine component and system-level thermal margins.
• Generate thermal boundary conditions and temperature fields for structural and thermomechanical analyses.
• Support selection and sizing of insulation, radiation shields, heat sinks, heat straps and other thermal-control solutions.
• Support thermal test planning, instrumentation selection and test-data analysis.
• Investigate thermal anomalies and failure mechanisms and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop engineering tools and automate analysis workflows using Python, MATLAB or equivalent.
• Prepare thermal analysis reports, design-review material and verification documentation.
• Work closely with 3D modelling, fabrication, recipe and analytical teams.

Requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years industrial experience in Ansys. COMSOL, for industrial problems with modelling tool as SolidWorks.
• Strong fundamentals in: Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Radiation, Numerical Methods
• Experience developing and interpreting thermal models.
• Ability to translate physical systems into appropriate thermal networks and boundary conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently own an analysis problem from problem definition through design recommendation and closure

The last date for submission of online application is 23.09.2026.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience:

2-5 years industrial experience in Ansys. COMSOL, for industrial problems with modeling tool as SolidWorks

Salary :

45,000 to 75,000