Technical Lead - CAE (CFD)

Job description

PACCAR India is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst responsible for analysing commercial vehicle systems and subsystems using STAR CCM+, Fluent & Acusolve. Join a dynamic, high-performing team where innovation, collaboration, and a passion for excellence drive success. At PACCAR India, we are committed to making our work engaging, meaningful, and impactful, while prioritizing safety, health, and well-being.

Inclusion and diversity are integral to our culture—reflected in our values, vision, and ambitious goals. We are currently looking to hire a skilled CFD Engineer to join our Pune, India team.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform CFD-based analysis of PACCAR’s global products using tools such as STAR CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve. Collaborate with global and local teams to understand design intent and develop as well as validate structural models to support new engineering designs. Perform 3D thermal CFD analysis for exhaust and aftertreatment systems. Predict heat loss, pressure drop and temperatures of underhood and underbody components under various load cases.

Evaluate thermal and fluid behaviour of systems including but not limited to doser, hoses, tank interfaces, and fluid reservoirs. Extend CFD application area and provide training and guidance to junior team members. Correlate simulation with test/validation data and help build a robust simulation-to-validation knowledge base.

Technical Competencies

Experience in STAR-CCM+, Fluent and Acusolve. STAR-CCM+ preferred Coordinate with stakeholders to define 3D CFD simulation requirements for PACCAR products. Interpret, summarize, and effectively communicate results from the simulations to both local and global teams, along with providing technical and design recommendations. Develop design recommendations on insulation strategy, heat shields, component clearance, exhaust geometry routing, structural thermal protection.

Develop methodologies for underhood and underbody simulations for automotive thermal management. Support test planning activities as needed to validate simulation models and ensure correlation between analysis results and physical test outcomes. Develop an in-depth understanding of product functionality and architecture, collaborating closely with product development and testing teams.

Education

Requirements: Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering.

Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED

7+ years of relevant experience within a multinational engineering organization. 5+ years of CFD & Thermal Analysis experience Experience in industries such as automotive, electronics cooling, HVAC, battery thermal management, or other relevant industries. Comprehension of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods. Expertise in CFD modelling, including meshing, solver setup, boundary conditions, and post-processing.

Skilled in CFD/thermal tools such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, and Acusolve. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical reporting skills. Effective communication and teamwork skills for working with cross functional teams.

Competencies and Behaviours

Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills. Quick learner with high energy, adaptability, and a strong drive to exceed expectations. Problem solving skills with learning approach. A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams. Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability.