Specialist -CFD

Lennox India Technology Centre; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox India Technology Centre in Chennai, India, is seeking a CFD specialist to advance fan and rotating machinery simulations. You will perform CFD studies, validate results, and collaborate with design teams to optimize thermal management and airflow.

Required qualifications include M.Tech/MS or PhD with focus on CFD, and proficiency in ANSYS Fluent or STAR-CCM+. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 5+ years related experience or PhD with focused research on CFD/flow
• M.Tech/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Thermal/Energy/Chemical Eng with 3–6 years of relevant experience; PhD in related fields acceptable

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD analysis of fans, blowers, rotating machinery, and thermal systems.
• Proficiently use ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent CFD tools.
• Analyze fan performance, airflow optimization, pressure drop, and thermal management studies.
• Validate CFD results with wind tunnel, airflow, acoustic, or thermal test data.
• Perform root-cause analysis of performance issues using simulations and test data.

Skills

CFD analysis

Fans & turbomachinery

Heat transfer & thermodynamics

Python workflow

Data interpretation

Communication & collaboration

Education

M.Tech/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Thermal/Energy/Chemical Eng

PhD in Fluid Mechanics/CFD/Aerodynamics

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Company Profile

Company Profile

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

Key Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics, Fan Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics.
• Hands-on experience in CFD analysis of fans, blowers, rotating machinery, and thermal systems.
• Proficient in ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent CFD tools.
• Experience in fan performance prediction, airflow optimization, pressure drop analysis, and thermal management studies.
• Good understanding of fan design principles, performance curves, system resistance, and aerodynamic performance.
• Experience in experimental validation and correlation of CFD results with wind tunnel, airflow, acoustic, or thermal test data.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis of performance issues and field failures using simulation and test data.
• Strong understanding of turbulence modeling, meshing strategies, and CFD best practices.
• Ability to independently execute simulations, interpret results, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Python programming for workflow automation, data processing, post-processing, and engineering analytics.
• Basic exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to engineering or simulation data is an added advantage.
• Experience with HVAC&R products, air-moving devices, or cooling system applications.

Qualification

• M.Tech/MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Energy, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines with 3-6 years of relevant experience.

OR

PhD

in Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Sciences, Aerodynamics, CFD, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related fields, with research focused on fan flows, rotating machinery, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, or experimental validation

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Requires at least 5 years related experience. Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Experience with analytical and CAD software. Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.