CAE Project Leader - Thermal

Skip to content Koch Home Page < Back to Search Results CAE Project Leader - Thermal Location(s) Bangalore, Karnataka Company Molex Career Field Engineering Job Number 190120 Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Your JobWe are expanding our CAE team and are looking for a talented individual to join us as a CAE Project Leader – Thermal. This is an opportunity to accelerate your career and contribute to a high-impact team enabling innovation in automotive connector systems. In this role, you will drive predictive engineering capabilities, enhance product performance, and help advance simulation-led design through cutting-edge CAE methods and tools.Our TeamOur CAE team delivers multiphysics simulation capabilities across product lines to reduce physical prototyping, accelerate product development cycles, and improve field reliability. We collaborate closely with product design, validation, and manufacturing teams to create value through predictive engineering solutions.What You Will DoLead predictive engineering analysis using CAE tools to evaluate current rating and thermal performance of electrical connector systemsApply multiphysics simulation techniques including fluid flow, heat transfer, and Joule heating to identify failure modes and optimize product designsAssess risks related to product performance and provide data-driven design recommendationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate design solutions that meet customer and product requirementsLead and support structured problem-solving using 8D methodologyDrive correlation between high-fidelity simulations and real-world testing, improving simulation accuracy and methodsLead development of thermal and current rating capability roadmaps, including digital twin initiativesEnhance CAE efficiency by developing and implementing automation solutions for pre- and post-processing workflowsCommunicate technical insights and findings clearly to internal teams, management, and customersStay current with evolving technologies through training, conferences, and continuous learningWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)10-16 years’ experience with CFD, Conjugate heat transfer & Joule heating type analysis on electrical connector productsExperience applying CFD, conjugate heat transfer, and Joule heating analysis in electronic cooling or connector applicationsProficiency with CFD software tools such as Icepak, Flotherm, FloEFD, or similar platformsExperience leading technical projects or independently delivering simulation-driven engineering outcomes with strong correlation to test resultsExposure to CAE workflow automation tools (e.g., ISIGHT, HyperStudy, ModeFrontier)Experience working with parametric CAD systems (e.g., UG NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearlyDemonstrated customer focus with the ability to respond to challenges with urgencyBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experienceWhat Will Put You AheadAdvanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Materials ScienceExtensive experience applying CFD and multiphysics analysis to electrical connector products1Deep expertise in FloEFD or similar simulation softwareExperience leading complex engineering programs with simulation-to-test correlation ownershipExperience with CAE automation, regression modeling, and nonlinear system optimizationExperience supporting CAE users through training or technical enablementExposure to Machine Learning/AI for engineering applicationsProficiency in analytical tools such as MATLAB or...