Team Lead - CFD

Pune, MH, in on site Until 10/9/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting our clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing, and homologation services. IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the-art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has over 2,850 professionals and an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring our clients receive customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a professional career in one of the leading-edge automotive engineering companies. Are you ready to challenge yourself, enhance your technical skills, working in a thriving environment and alongside world-leading experts? Then, apply for one of our job vacancies. Engineering services: Comprehensive design, engineering, and validation capabilities for complete vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: The most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both test tracks offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA and Canada, among others.
 

Details :

Experience : 5-8 Years

Primary Tools : ANSA(Preprocessing) ANSYS Fluent (Solving and Postprocessing)

Secondary tools : HM/Star CCM/ open foam/ other CFD tools

Past work: ESPs / tier 1 / Supported for INDIAN and Global OEMs

Area of Work: Aerodynamics, Underhood thermal management, HVAC

Flexible to work in Shift: A/B (7-3:30 and 3:30-11:45)

 

 Nature of Work:

I.Good at CFD fundamentals for flow and heat transfer.

II.Good at full vehicle Model Building Aero, UTM and HVAC.

III.Case setup for  Aero, UTM and HVAC.

IV.Post Processing and report generation for Aero, UTM and HVAC.

V.Optimization/Counter measure for Aero, UTM and HVAC(Aerodynamics particularly).

VI.Any other simulation experience in the field of CFD is added advantage

VII.Smart working professional with good team player and innovative thinker.

VIII.Experience with client communication for result discussion is plus

IX.Experience with working with juniors for project execution

X.Good at project planning and execution

XI.Automation/Morphing experience is added advantage

B.Tech - Mechanical, Automotive 

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

About this role

Summary

Lead CFD projects in aerodynamics, HVAC, and thermal management for automotive clients.

Job title

Team Lead - CFD

Experience level

5-8 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Pune, in; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ANSYS FluentANSACFDaero modelingUTMpostprocessing

Preferred skills

automationmorphingclient communicationteam leadership

Specializations

aerodynamicsthermal managementHVACCFDvehicle modeling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

On-site City