Thermal Engineer

Overview

Design and optimize vehicle thermal management systems using CAE tools.

Key Responsibilities

• thermal simulation
• model validation
• cooling design
• battery management
• advanced cooling
• technical reporting

Tasks

Analyze heat transfer and cooling requirements, assessing the effectiveness of components like radiators, heat exchangers, and HVAC systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures, in electric and hybrid vehicle applications. Validate thermal models against real-world data by conducting physical tests under different load and environmental conditions, adjusting simulation parameters as needed to improve accuracy. Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, and control teams to integrate thermal management solutions into overall vehicle design, ensuring compatibility and efficiency. Use expertise to correlate virtual to physical. Sign-off virtual performance based on simulation models. Research and implement advanced cooling technologies, such as phase change materials, liquid cooling systems, and thermal insulation, to improve overall vehicle thermal performance. Optimize battery thermal management to ensure consistent performance, prolong battery life, and enhance vehicle range under various environmental conditions. Conduct thermal simulations to evaluate and enhance the performance of cooling and heating systems under different operating conditions, such as high-speed driving, rapid acceleration, and charging. Develop and implement thermal management strategies for high-power components, including batteries, inverters, electric motors, and power electronics, using tools such as ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+. Document thermal analysis results, preparing detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements to enhance cooling efficiency and component reliability. -Responsible for designing and optimizing thermal management systems for vehicle components, this role focuses on ensuring the reliability and longevity of critical components such as batteries, power electronics, and electric motors. The Thermal Management Engineer leverages advanced simulation tools to analyze and improve thermal performance under various operating conditions.

Requirements

• ansys
• gt-suite
• star-ccm+
• thermal-3d
• cae

What You Bring

Proficiency in thermal simulation tools like ANSYS, GT-SUITE, and STAR-CCM+. THERMNAL-3D MANAGEMENT CAE SPECIALIST,

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-A small Bombay firm that evolved into a global powerhouse. -Expanded into major infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide. -Delivers EPC projects in energy, transport, and defense. -Notable projects include power plants, metro rail systems, hydrocarbon facilities, and naval vessels across emerging markets. -Subsidiaries like LTIMindtree and L&T Technology Services drive its footprint in digital engineering and consulting. -Known for tackling large-scale, complex assignments in defense, power, urban transit, and marine engineering.

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