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Note:- Directly Apply on ARAI Career Site:- Position No. - 260, https://maxhr.myadrenalin.com/CandidateMAX/#/ CompanyID=ARAI
ARAI, Pune is a premier Automotive Research Institute, with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, involved in R&D, Homologation, Testing & Certification, Calibration & Skill Development services to Automotive and Allied industries globally.
We are looking for the following position for our Engineering Design & Simulation (EDS) Department
Designation: Project Specific Research Engineer (CFD Analyst) 01 No. (ARAI Contract) (EDS)
Location: Kothrud, Pune
Candidate should have Post graduate in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering. Minimum 3 Years in CFD Domain
Candidate poses necessary skills and experience should apply for the position.
Job Description:
CAD geometry clean up in Hyper mesh (HM) for full vehicle (including engine, BIW, CAS, and all Under hood parts/assemblies).Responsible for all the CAD data checks/intersection/missing parts or any such issues in CAD data and highlighting issues immediately to customer and resolve them immediately.Surface meshing in HM with specified quality criteria and capturing design features given.Responsible for building a complete vehicle surface mesh and volume mesh model with given specifications a specified timeline and given work hours.Ensure simulation problem definition, appropriateness, adequacy of simulation scope, correctness & completeness of CFD analysis.Knowledge of different models like MRF modelling, heat exchanger modelling, Turbulence models, and Radiation models in Fluent.Knowledge of handling full vehicle models for Under hood thermal and Exterior aerodynamics CFD simulations.Interpret CFD results from thermal management, and heat exchangers performance point of view to identify issues and implement / suggest cost effective solutions.Provide accurate and detailed reports of CFD results, providing recommendations & design directions for improvements.Work-out feasible design solutions along with design team for all identified risks.In depth knowledge of CFD simulation process from under hood thermal & External Aerodynamics simulation point of view to meet project timelines.Strong presentation skills, strong in verbal and written communication skills.
Purpose of the role:
Co-ordinate analysis activities on day to day basis with concerned stakeholders.Ensure quality and completeness of inputs for projects.Project Management and Delivery.
Domain Knowledge (Skills Required):
Sound knowledge of mechanical and automotive engineering, fluid mechanics, advanced heat transfer, thermodynamics.Knowledge of vehicle thermal systems interactions and architecture, including engine, cooling systems, exhaust systems with strong understanding of vehicle development process.Knowledge of External Aerodynamics for passenger cars and shape optimization for drag and lift improvements.In depth knowledge of finite volume methods, turbulence modelling, structured & unstructured grids, wall functions.In-depth knowledge of digital optimization analysis, Ansys Fluent, Tgrid, Ensight, HM.
Note for Contract Position: ARAI Contract for 03-year, Contract will be extended but it depends upon candidate performance.
Last Date of Application: 30th August 2026
Note:- Directly Apply on ARAI Career Site:- Position No. - 260, https://maxhr.myadrenalin.com/CandidateMAX/#/ CompanyID=ARAI .
