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.

:

- 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.
- Robust 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

📌 Research Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
📍 Pune