Associate Simulation Engineer, Thermal/CFD

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Singapore, SGP
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Perform CFD and thermal simulations for electronics cooling at component, board, enclosure, and subsystem levels. Set up models, run steady-state and transient analyses, post-process results, correlate with test data, support V&V and certification needs, and document findings. Learn mesh strategy, solver settings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams under senior engineer guidance.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and execute Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and thermal simulations for electronics cooling applications, including airflow, forced and natural convection, and conjugate heat transfer
  • Support component-, board-, enclosure-, and sub-system-level thermal analysis for electronic products
  • Assist in rapid model setup and simulation turnaround to support internal service requests and customer engineering needs
  • Apply appropriate boundary conditions, material properties, and solver settings under guidance from senior engineers
  • Support steady-state and transient thermal analyses, including power ramp-up, duty cycles, and basic fault scenarios
  • Post-process and interpret simulation results to identify thermal risks, airflow issues, and design improvement opportunities
  • Assist in correlating simulation results with experimental data, lab measurements, or field observations
  • Prepare clear technical summaries and documentation of assumptions, methods, results, and limitations
  • Support verification and validation (V&V) activities by following defined modeling and review processes
  • Engage with senior engineers to understand UL safety considerations, certification objectives, and modeling expectations
  • Learn and apply best practices in mesh strategy, numerical stability, convergence assessment, and result credibility
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a learning-oriented, supportive team culture

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from a reputed institution
  • 2-5 years of industrial or applied experience in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and thermal-fluid simulations (internships and thesis work may be considered)
  • Strong fundamentals in: Fluid mechanics and basic turbulence modeling, Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), Thermodynamics relevant to electronics cooling,
  • Hands-on exposure to CFD model setup, solution execution, and result interpretation
  • Familiarity with at least one commercial simulation tool such as: ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Fluent, FLOTHERM, FLOEFD, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, or similar software
  • Basic understanding of: Mesh generation and grid quality concepts, Solver settings and convergence behavior, Ability to follow structured modeling workflows and technical guidelines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain results clearly
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning in a technically rigorous environment
  • Exposure to electronics thermal management, including ICs, PCBs, heat sinks, fans, vents, and enclosures
  • Awareness of electronics packaging constraints (space, airflow resistance, materials, power dissipation)
  • Basic experience with thermal testing, such as thermocouple placement, temperature measurement, or data acquisition
  • Introductory experience correlating simulation results with test or experimental data
  • Familiarity with transient thermal behavior and power cycling effects
  • Interest in automation, scripting, or AI-assisted simulation workflows

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 2-5 years of industrial or applied experience in CFD and thermal-fluid simulations
  • Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, turbulence modeling, heat transfer, and thermodynamics relevant to electronics cooling
  • Hands-on exposure to CFD model setup, solution execution, and result interpretation
  • Familiarity with at least one commercial simulation tool (ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Fluent, FLOTHERM, FLOEFD, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, or similar)
  • Basic understanding of mesh generation, grid quality concepts, solver settings, and convergence behavior
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to learn in a technically rigorous environment
  • Exposure to electronics thermal management (ICs, PCBs, heat sinks, fans, vents, enclosures)
  • Awareness of electronics packaging constraints (space, airflow resistance, materials, power dissipation)
  • Basic experience with thermal testing (thermocouple placement, temperature measurement, data acquisition)
  • Introductory experience correlating simulation results with experimental or test data
  • Familiarity with transient thermal behavior and power cycling effects
  • Interest or experience in automation, scripting, or AI-assisted simulation workflows

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay is positioned as broad-based, with UL stating all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus across regions. This universal design creates a consistent incentive foundation regardless of role or country.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are described as strong, featuring a 401(k) with matching up to a total 5% and an additional 4% company retirement contribution after the first year in U.S. materials. Employees also reference access to an employee stock purchase plan in the U.S. and many major operating regions.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage breadth includes medical, dental, and vision with U.S. plans noting the company pays over 75% of medical premiums and offers PPO and HDHP options. Supportive programs like FSAs/HSAs, disability, life insurance, EAP, and mental‑health resources are frequently cited.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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