Technical Lead - CAE (CFD)

PACCAR; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR India is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst to lead CFD studies of commercial vehicle systems using STAR-CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve in Pune.

The role requires 7+ years in CFD/thermal analysis within automotive contexts, strong teamwork, and the ability to translate simulation results into practical design recommendations. Education: Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a multinational engineering organization.
• 5+ years of CFD and Thermal Analysis experience.
• Experience in automotive, electronics cooling, HVAC, or battery thermal management sectors.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods.
• Proficiency in CFD modelling: meshing, solver setup, boundary conditions, post-processing.
• Experience with STAR-CCM+, Fluent, and Acusolve (STAR-CCM+ preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD-based analysis of PACCAR products using STAR-CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to understand design intent and develop/validate models.
• Conduct 3D thermal CFD analysis for exhaust and aftertreatment systems.
• Predict heat loss, pressure drop and temperatures of underhood/underbody components.
• Evaluate thermal and fluid behaviour of doser, hoses, tanks, and reservoirs.
• Extend CFD application area and provide training to junior team members.
• Correlate simulations with test data and build a validation knowledge base.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define CFD requirements for PACCAR products.
• Interpret and communicate results with design recommendations.
• Develop insulation, heat shield, clearance and routing strategies.
• Develop methodologies for underhood/underbody simulations for automotive thermal management.
• Support test planning to validate models.
• Develop product understanding in close collaboration with development/testing teams.

Skills

CFD Analysis

STAR-CCM+

Thermal Analysis

Numerical Methods

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Fluent

Acusolve

Job description

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Technical Lead - CAE (CFD)

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Pune, IN

Company: PACCAR

PACCAR India is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst responsible for analysing commercial vehicle systems and subsystems using STAR CCM+, Fluent & Acusolve.

Join a dynamic, high-performing team where innovation, collaboration, and a passion for excellence drive success.

At PACCAR India, we are committed to making our work engaging, meaningful, and impactful, while prioritizing safety, health, and well-being. Inclusion and diversity are integral to our culture—reflected in our values, vision, and ambitious goals. We are currently looking to hire a skilled CFD Engineer to join our Pune, India team.

Key Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of this role is to perform CFD-based analysis of PACCAR’s global products using tools such as STAR CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to understand design intent and develop as well as validate structural models to support new engineering designs.
• Perform 3D thermal CFD analysis for exhaust and aftertreatment systems.
• Predict heat loss, pressure drop and temperatures of underhood and underbody components under various load cases.
• Evaluate thermal and fluid behaviour of systems including but not limited to doser, hoses, tank interfaces, and fluid reservoirs.
• Extend CFD application area and provide training and guidance to junior team members.
• Correlate simulation with test/validation data and help build a robust simulation-to-validation knowledge base.
• Experience in STAR-CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve. STAR-CCM+ preferred
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define 3D CFD simulation requirements for PACCAR products.
• Interpret, summarize, and effectively communicate results from the simulations to both local and global teams, along with providing technical and design recommendations.
• Develop design recommendations on insulation strategy, heat shields, component clearance, exhaust geometry routing, structural thermal protection.
• Develop methodologies for underhood and underbody simulations for automotive thermal management.
• Support test planning activities as needed to validate simulation models and ensure correlation between analysis results and physical test outcomes.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of product functionality and architecture, collaborating closely with product development and testing teams.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering.

Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:

• 7+ years of relevant experience within a multinational engineering organization.
• 5+ years of CFD & Thermal Analysis experience
• Experience in industries such as automotive, electronics cooling, HVAC, battery thermal management, or other relevant industries.
• Comprehension of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods.
• Expertise in CFD modelling, including meshing, solver setup, boundary conditions, and post-processing.
• Skilled in CFD/thermal tools such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, and Acusolve.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical reporting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for working with cross functional teams.

Competencies and Behaviours:

• Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
• Quick learner with high energy, adaptability, and a strong drive to exceed expectations.
• Problem solving skills with learning approach.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability.

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