Sr. R&D Engineer – Advanced Simulation (CFD)

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Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology • Energy • Design • Utilities • Industrial • Renewable Energy
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
The Role
Lead development and application of advanced CFD methods to optimize thermal management and fluid flow for cooling systems. Build and validate high-fidelity digital twins, collaborate with design and test teams, implement digital engineering tools, perform DOE and correlate simulation with experiments, and recommend design changes to meet performance targets. Evaluate emerging simulation methods and share findings with the technical community.
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We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Key role responsibilities

  • Drive the development and application of cutting-edge CFD techniques to optimize thermal management, and fluid flow performance of cooling systems (air/liquid/refrigerant) and create 3D simulation models. 
  • Create and validate high-fidelity digital twins of enclosures and systems, enabling virtual prototyping and accelerated product development.
  • Collaborate with design, experimental, and product development teams to translate simulation insights into tangible improvements in physical products.
  • Architect and implement a robust digital ecosystem, including design tools, engineering calculators, digital twins, and monitoring systems for real-time performance oversight.
  • Leverage your expertise to resolve complex technical issues related to enclosure quality, manufacturing, and performance.
  • Investigate and implement emerging technologies and simulation methods to maintain nVent's competitive edge.
  •   Ideate on experimental testing scenarios, Conduct DOE to validate the analysis by working with thermal engineers & test technicians.
  • Stay at the forefront of the field by actively engaging with the technical community through publications, presentations, and industry collaboration.

qualifications and experience

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from reputed institute with Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics as specialization from reputed institutes with strong understanding of heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles.
  • 4+ years of working experience with CFD tools such ANSYS (FLUENT, CFX, Spcaeclaim) demonstrating expertise in thermal, and fluid flow analysis.
  • Demonstrated expertise in simulating complex airflow and heat transfer problems, including steady-state and transient modeling, phase change simulations, refrigerant leakage modeling, and multi-variable fan optimization.
  • Proven Experience of establishing correlation between CFD results and actual testing and improvising modelling strategies for better accuracy.
  • Candidate with additional Knowledge of using FEA tools Such as Ansys Mechanical, Hypermesh, Nastran is a plus
  • Adept at parallel computations, parametric modeling, and design optimization, CFD automation script writing techniques to maximize efficiency and performance.
  • Should be able to recommend design modifications to achieve target performance for airflow & heat transfer.
  • Experience in utilizing SolidWorks or similar CAD software for modeling HVAC and refrigeration components and systems is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

    • Innovative & adaptable

    • Dedicated to absolute integrity

    • Focused on the customer first

    • Respectful and team oriented

    • Optimistic and energizing

    • Accountable for performance

  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics or equivalent
  • 4+ years experience using CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, ANSYS SpaceClaim) for thermal and fluid flow analysis
  • Proven ability to simulate complex airflow and heat transfer, including steady-state and transient modeling, phase change, refrigerant leakage modeling, and multi-variable fan optimization
  • Experience establishing correlation between CFD results and physical testing and improving modeling strategies for accuracy
  • Adept at parallel computations, parametric modeling, design optimization, and CFD automation script development
  • Ability to design experiments and conduct DOE to validate analyses with thermal engineers and test technicians
  • Ability to recommend design modifications to achieve target airflow and heat transfer performance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Knowledge of FEA tools (ANSYS Mechanical, HyperMesh, Nastran)
  • Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD for HVAC and refrigeration component modeling

nVent Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about nVent and has not been reviewed or approved by nVent.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support appears well-developed, including a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match administered through Fidelity. Stock ownership opportunities are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a matching contribution.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, and mental health resources. Additional protection benefits like disability and life/AD&D coverage are also included.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings include vacation, separate sick time for hourly employees, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave is available for up to six weeks within the first 12 months to bond with a new child.

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The Company
HQ: St Louis Park, MN
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Why Work With Us

At nVent, our employees bring bold ideas, are authentic and build the future of a more sustainable and electrified world. Promoting a culture of inclusion is a cornerstone of our strategy and is woven throughout our organization. We believe that diverse perspectives are key to our company’s ability to innovate for our customers and grow.

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