ROLE PURPOSE

The CFD Simulation Engineer is responsible to lead endtoend New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) for Room Air Conditioning (RAC) division using virtual simulation tools, ensuring on time delivery, predictive analysis, cost reduction opportunities & time to market in projects

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution and delivery of assigned CFD simulation projects using CFD simulation tools as required and in conformity with defined project execution process flow
Design & develop performance curves for Fans & Blowers and validate with test data
Support initiatives for new fan & blower blade development for higher energy efficiency
Airflow analysis of IDU & ODU to understand flow characteristics, suggest design changes & improvement
Thermal analysis of IDU & ODU to get 3D temperature maps, flow recirculation with thermal effects, heat leaks analysis
Ensure consistent customer focus, seek customer feedback, evolve, and strengthen processes to support on-time delivery, excellence of quality and consistency in execution
Take the lead in technical mentorship, benchmark, and document best practices to improve productivity, consistently drive knowledge sharing and dissemination, and grow domain competency
Keep abreast of technology evolution in thermal and fluids engineering, refrigeration and air-conditioning, energy management etc. to continuously promote innovation and validate ideas through virtual proof of concept projects

Essential Attributes

Technical & Domain Skills
Experience working with HVAC systems, especially Room Air Conditioners (RAC) & Commercial Air Conditioners (CAC)
Strong fundamentals of numerical methods, heat transfer, thermodynamics & fluid dynamics
Background working with Fans, Blowers design, development & simulation will be an added advantage
Hands-on experience using CFD Simulation tools: Ansys Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+
Able to write short scripts for simulation workflows, UDFs or similar
Python programming is an added advantage
Knowledge about testing standards related to HVAC will be an added advantage
Program & Stakeholder Management
Proven ability to manage complex, multivariant projects
Strong customerfacing and negotiation skills
Structured, datadriven execution mindset
Behavioral Skills
High ownership and accountability
Strong decisionmaking under pressure
Excellent communication and leadership skills

KEY DELIVERABLES / KPIS

Accuracy and reliability of simulation deliverables
Timely delivery of simulation reports supporting project milestones
Reduction in physical prototype iterations through predictive analysis
New Competency development
Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset

WORK EXPERIENCE (In Years)

> 3 Years

Qualifications Required

B.E / ME/MTech - Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering (Thermal / HVAC)

OPERATIONAL REPORTING

Manager R&D – Simulations

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING

Manager R&D – Simulations

Assistant Manager R&D