Senior Design Engineer – Thermal CFD Simulation (BESS)
Location: Bengaluru, India
Experience: 8–12 Years
Function: BESS Product Engineering – Simulation & Analysis
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer – Thermal CFD Simulation to lead advanced thermal modeling and CFD simulations for utility?scale and commercial & industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
In this role, you will own the virtual thermal validation of battery systems, enclosures, and cooling architectures and real system development. You will play a critical role in guiding design decisions, reducing physical test iterations, and improving safety, reliability, and performance of stationary storage products.
Key Responsibilities
Thermal Modeling & CFD Simulation
- Develop and execute CFD modelsto analyze:
- Battery module and rack thermal behavior
- Container?level airflow and liquid cooling performance
- Hot?spot formation and temperature gradients
- Perform steady?state and transient thermal simulations under:
- Normal operation
- High?power and long?duration load profiles
- Environmental extremes and fault scenarios
Design Support & Optimization
- Support thermal and mechanical teams with simulation?driven design guidance.
- Electro – Mechanical component thermal Analysis
- Evaluate and compare cooling concepts and layouts using CFD.
- Analyse flow patterns and temperature distributions to optimize cooling, reduce hotspots, and improve system efficiency.
- Optimize airflow, ducting, cooling plate, and cold?plate designs for performance and efficiency.
- Provide actionable recommendations balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Correlation & Validation
- Correlate CFD results with experimental and field test data.
- System level -Model Generation.
- Improve model accuracy through continuous validation.
- Support thermal design verification during FAT, SAT, and commissioning phases.
System?Level Analysis
- Contribute to system?level thermal trade studies for:
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