Mechanical CFD Engineer

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States NIdec Motor Full time
Job Summary

Nidec Motor is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical CFD Engineer to join our electric propulsion development team.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual to play a crucial role in the design, analysis, and optimization of thermal and fluid systems for electric propulsion applications through numerical simulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting CFD simulations to analyze thermal and fluid flow behavior in electric propulsion systems, including motors, inverters, cooling systems, and battery packs.
  • Developing and validating numerical models to predict heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal management performance under various operating conditions.
  • Collaborating with design engineers to optimize component and system geometries for enhanced thermal performance, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Providing technical expertise and recommendations for design improvements based on CFD analysis results.
  • Performing sensitivity analyses and parametric studies to assess the impact of design changes on system performance and reliability.
  • Generating detailed technical reports and presentations to communicate analysis findings, recommendations, and design trade-offs to stakeholders.
  • Supporting prototype testing and validation activities by providing insights and recommendations for test setup, instrumentation, and data analysis.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in applying CFD techniques to model and analyze thermal and fluid systems, preferably in electric propulsion or automotive applications.
  • Proficiency in using commercial CFD software packages such as ANSYS Fluent, Siemens STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM or similar CFD software.
  • Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, CREO) for geometry preparation and mesh generation.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and post-processing of simulation results.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
About Nidec Motor

Nidec Motor is a leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation.

Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts.

We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.



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