CAE Project Leader-Thermal

External Job Description - English

Your Job

We 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 Team

Our 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 Do

• Lead predictive engineering analysis using CAE tools to evaluate current rating and thermal performance of electrical connector systems
• Apply multiphysics simulation techniques including fluid flow, heat transfer, and Joule heating to identify failure modes and optimize product designs
• Assess risks related to product performance and provide data-driven design recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate design solutions that meet customer and product requirements
• Lead and support structured problem-solving using 8D methodology
• Drive correlation between high-fidelity simulations and real-world testing, improving simulation accuracy and methods
• Lead development of thermal and current rating capability roadmaps, including digital twin initiatives
• Enhance CAE efficiency by developing and implementing automation solutions for pre- and post-processing workflows
• Communicate technical insights and findings clearly to internal teams, management, and customers
• Stay current with evolving technologies through training, conferences, and continuous learning

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 10-16 years’ experience with CFD, Conjugate heat transfer & Joule heating type analysis on electrical connector products
• Experience applying CFD, conjugate heat transfer, and Joule heating analysis in electronic cooling or connector applications
• Proficiency with CFD software tools such as Icepak, Flotherm, FloEFD, or similar platforms
• Experience leading technical projects or independently delivering simulation-driven engineering outcomes with strong correlation to test results
• Exposure 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 clearly
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to respond to challenges with urgency
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Materials Science
• Extensive experience applying CFD and multiphysics analysis to electrical connector products1
• Deep expertise in FloEFD or similar simulation software
• Experience leading complex engineering programs with simulation-to-test correlation ownership
• Experience with CAE automation, regression modeling, and nonlinear system optimization
• Experience supporting CAE users through training or technical enablement
• Exposure to Machine Learning/AI for engineering applications
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica
• Strong Python scripting skills with exposure to CAE automation, Physics-based AI, or Generative AI technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)