
Application Engineer, CFD
3D Engineering
About the Role
The Application Engineer - CFD will be responsible for setting up and executing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and execute CFD simulations for thermal and fluid flow analysis using Ansys Fluent/CFX.
- Perform geometry cleanup and meshing for complex components and assemblies.
- Analyze simulation results and prepare technical reports with clear insights and recommendations.
- Validate simulation results against experimental data or analytical calculations.
- Stay updated with latest CFD methodologies and best practices.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CFD Tools: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM (basic proficiency).
- Meshing Tools: ANSYS Meshing, ICEM CFD, Pointwise, HyperMesh.
- CAD Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar for geometry preparation.
- Numerical Methods: Finite Volume Method (FVM), discretization techniques, convergence criteria.
- Physics Knowledge: Turbulence modeling (RANS, LES), Heat Transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), Multiphase flow basics.
- Boundary Conditions Solver Settings: Understanding of inlet/outlet conditions, wall functions, residual monitoring.
- Post-Processing: Visualization and data extraction using CFD-Post, ParaView, Tecplot.
- Programming Automation: Python, MATLAB for scripting and data analysis.
- C++ is a plus.
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification: M.Tech / M.E.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact with customers effectively.
- Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) are a plus.