CFD & Thermal Analysis Engineer – Brake Systems

Jobtailor; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 480.000 - 840.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced CAE engineer to lead virtual design, thermal management, and optimization of braking systems across full-vehicle platforms. You will develop high-fidelity CFD/FEA models to evaluate cooling architectures and correlate results with test data.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and automation of workflows will be key. Advanced degrees and PhD candidates in mechanical/aerospace engineering are highly valued, with strong scripting and optimization skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or higher in mechanical/aerospace engineering with relevant experience.
• 3+ years in CFD/FEA or thermal CAE, automotive/aerospace context preferred.
• Solid background in aerodynamics, heat transfer, and material behavior.
• Proficiency with CFD/FEA pre-processors and solvers listed above.
• Python/Java/C++ scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork.
• Advanced degree holders preferred (MS/PhD) with relevant coursework.
• Hands-on with multidisciplinary design optimization tools like FRONTIER or HEEDS.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments and quality tools (DMAIC/DFSS).

Responsabilidades

• Drive virtual design and optimization of braking systems across platforms.
• Develop and execute CFD/FEA models for thermal, fluid, and structural performance.
• Provide data-driven recommendations based on simulations and tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design, release, testing, and supplier teams.
• Guide early design decisions and resolve performance issues.
• Automate simulation workflows and meshing with scripting for speed and accuracy.
• Apply optimization methodologies to balance cooling, weight, and cost.
• Correlate virtual results with physical tests to improve model accuracy.

Conocimientos

CFD Analysis

FEA Analysis

Thermal Management

Scripting in Python

Design Optimization with mode FRONTIER

UNIX/Linux

Brake Systems

Data Analysis

Model Predictive Accuracy

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

C++

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Simcenter STAR-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

ANSA

Altair HyperWorks

Abaqus

Mode FRONTIER

HEEDS

UNIX/Linux

Descripción del empleo

• Drive virtual design, thermal management, and aerodynamic optimization of advanced braking systems across full-vehicle platforms


• Develop, mesh, and execute high-fidelity CFD and FEA models to evaluate thermal, fluid, and structural performance of brake components and full-vehicle cooling architectures


• Deliver data-driven engineering recommendations and design solutions based on thermal-fluid simulation results and physical test data


• Partner with cross-functional design, release, testing, and supplier teams throughout the product development lifecycle


• Guide early design decisions and resolve performance issues


• Automate repetitive simulation workflows and meshing routines using scripting languages to improve CAE turnaround time and modeling precision


• Implement design optimization methodologies using tools such as mode FRONTIER or HEEDS to balance cooling performance, weight reduction, and cost efficiency


• Collaborate with physical test engineers to correlate virtual analysis with empirical test results and improve model predictive accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)


• Typically 3+ years of experience in CFD, FEA, or thermal CAE analysis, preferably within automotive, aerospace, or heavy-equipment thermal management applications


• Strong foundational knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer physics (static and transient), and mechanical/structural behavior, with familiarity in brake systems


• Proficiency in CFD and FEA pre-processors and solvers such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, ANSA, Altair HyperWorks, or Abaqus


• Practical scripting skills in Python, Java, or C++ for workflow automation and data analysis


• Effective technical communication skills, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to work in cross-functional engineering teams


• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialized coursework in Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Sciences, or Finite Element Methods (preferred)


• Hands-on experience with multidisciplinary design optimization software such as mode FRONTIER or HEEDS


• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating environments


• Familiarity with DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or quality robustness tools applied to virtual engineering

Demonstrates expertise in CFD and FEA analysis, with a strong foundation in thermal management, fluid dynamics, and vehicle aerodynamics. Proficient in utilizing design optimization methodologies and scripting for workflow automation within cross-functional engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CFD Analysis


• FEA Analysis


• Thermal Management


• Scripting in Python


• Design Optimization with mode FRONTIER

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• CFD


• FEA


• Thermal CAE Analysis


• Fluid Dynamics


• Heat Transfer Physics


• Mechanical Behavior


• Brake Systems


• Data Analysis


• Model Predictive Accuracy


• Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Soft Skills

• Technical Communication


• Collaborative Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering


• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering


• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering


• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Automotive


• Aerospace


• Heavy-Equipment


• Thermal Management Applications


• DMAIC


• Design for Six Sigma


• Quality Robustness Tools

Tools & Technologies

• Simcenter STAR-CCM+


• ANSYS Fluent


• ANSA


• Altair HyperWorks


• Abaqus


• Mode FRONTIER


• HEEDS


• UNIX/Linux