1004 CFD & Thermal Fluids Analyst Sr

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing. ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group is currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a CFD Analyst who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery, a large-scale energy storage solution, with flow and heat-transfer simulation for scrubber, piping, cold-weather, and altitude-related work. 📍 Location: Remote 🕒 Experience Level: 5+ years 🌐 English: B2–C1 Key Responsibilities - Develop CFD models for scrubber vessel concepts, integrated ducting, outlet filtration, piping, fittings, and baffles. - Assess flow rate, pressure drop, flowback risk, thermal impacts, and distribution uniformity. - Support altitude and cold-weather design assessments using available requirements and test results. - Perform design iterations and recommend geometry or component changes. - Document model setup, assumptions, mesh independence, results, risks, and validation needs. Requirements Must‑Have Qualifications - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field. - 5+ years of CFD or thermal-fluids analysis experience. - Hands-on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent. - Internal-flow CFD, pressure drop, flow distribution, recirculation, multiphase awareness, and thermal/heat-transfer analysis. - Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods. - Mesh generation, turbulence modeling, boundary-condition definition, convergence assessment, and result verification. - Flow balancing for ducts, baffles, vessels, piping, fittings, scrubber systems, pumps, and heaters. English level B2–C1. Desirable Skills Industry Knowledge: - Experience in energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, iron-air technology). - Familiarity with large-scale mechanical or industrial projects. Software and Tools: - Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill). Innovation and Optimization: - Experience in design optimization (e.g., topology optimization, weight reduction). - Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly design practices. Manufacturing and Materials: - Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining). - Knowledge of material selection for extreme environments (e.g., corrosion resistance, high-temperature materials). Soft Skills - Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration. - Technical leadership and decision‑making capability. - Problem‑solving and analytical thinking. - Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines. - Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline. - Supplier coordination and negotiation skills. - Continuous improvement and robust design focus. Benefits - Competitive salary - Benefits above those required by law - Career growth and development plan - Remote work scheme Originally posted on Himalayas