Senior Thermal Simulation Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Summary:

Rockwell Automation is looking for a senior Simulation Engineer to join our new product development team. You will use computational tools to advance our understanding of the thermal behavior of our products and systems. This role will provide thermal simulation of industrial electronics modules and systems to support existing products, new product development, and research and development projects. These products include Programmable Logic Controllers, I/O Products, Communication, HMI, and Industrial PC devices. The environment fosters a collaborative and innovative approach to working with teams across the globe. It is dynamic and requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for product development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop technically and take on increased scope and responsibility. You will report to Engineering Manager and will be based in Bangalore working in hybrid work schedule.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide thermal analysis of natural convection, forced convection, and enhanced conduction (heat pipes/vapor chambers) to understand, verify, and optimize design problems of varying scales, from printed circuit board, to module, to systems of modules.

• Work with design engineers to understand technical challenges and create a plan for how simulation can accelerate design knowledge.

• Identify or develop new computational techniques.

• Provide clearly written technical reports.

• Work closely with development and test engineers in the designing of and consuming data from experiments for model validation.

• Work with teams leading the growth of corporate wide simulation first culture.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in simulation or master's degree with focus on simulation, minimum.
• Experience in ANSYS/ICEPAK – Simulation tools.
• Strong engineering and analysis fundamentals.
• Experience with thermal problem solving
• Experience working with packaged electronics
• Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools 
• Experience with Jira and other Agile tools 
• Two years' experience using PTC Creo or equivalent CAD software package 
• Two years’ experience with Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) systems, preferably SAP .

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.