CAE Thermal Engineer

OPmobility SE; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking a CAE Thermal Simulation Engineer to design and optimize thermal solutions for LED modules, PCBs, and enclosures in a regional scope. You will collaborate across mechanical, optical, and electrical teams to ensure optimal thermal integration and validate models through experiments.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on thermal design experience, strong Simcenter FLOEFD skills, and solid knowledge of automotive lighting systems and heat transfer modeling.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in automotive lighting systems, thermal management, and product development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design and simulation, specifically using Simcenter FLOEFD.
• Strong proficiency with Simcenter FLOEFD (or similar CFD tools like FloTHERM, ANSYS Icepak).
• In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting systems (LEDs, optics, thermal challenges).
• Experience with heat transfer modeling, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Hands-on experience with lab thermal testing and validation.
• Understanding of relevant automotive standards (SAE, ISO, OEM specs).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize thermal solutions for LED modules, PCBs, heat sinks, enclosures, and other components.
• Work closely with mechanical, optical, and electrical teams to ensure optimal thermal integration across product designs.
• Analyze simulation results and propose design modifications to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.
• Develop and validate thermal models through experimental testing and correlation.

Skills

Thermal design

Education

BE/ME Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Simcenter FLOEFD

FloTHERM

ANSYS Icepak

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title: CAE Thermal Simulation Engineer

Scope: Regional

Contract details: Long-term, at will

Main Responsibilities

• Design and optimize thermal solutions for LED modules, PCBs, heat sinks, enclosures, and other components
• Work closely with mechanical, optical, and electrical teams to ensure optimal thermal integration across product designs.
• Analyze simulation results and propose design modifications to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.
• Develop and validate thermal models through experimental testing and correlation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong background in automotive lighting systems, thermal management, and product development
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design and simulation, specifically using Simcenter FLOEFD.
• Strong proficiency with Simcenter FLOEFD (or similar CFD tools like FloTHERM, ANSYS Icepak).
• In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting systems (LEDs, optics, thermal challenges).
• Experience with heat transfer modeling, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Hands-on experience with lab thermal testing and validation.
• Understanding of relevant automotive standards (e.g., SAE, ISO, OEM specs).

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.