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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

CFD Engineer - Thermomechanical Simulations, Braking Systems

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in MexicoNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • More than 5 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer applied to the automotive industry.
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and solid mechanics.
  • Knowledge of turbulence modeling, conjugate heat transfer, and radiation.
  • Knowledge of frictional heat generation and materials analysis.
  • Ability to postprocess data and analyze results.
  • Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, and OptiStruct.
  • Advanced English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and present technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermomechanical simulations of brake discs, including heat transfer coefficient, heat rejection and air mass flow, maximum component and system temperatures, brake cooling processes, and virtual brake-fluid filling.
  • Evaluate the thermal behavior of materials and geometries under real operating conditions.
  • Analyze simulation results to identify hot spots, thermal gradients, and brake fade effects.
  • Collaborate with design teams to propose improvements in engine ventilation, pad-disc interaction, and cooling efficiency.
  • Generate technical reports with recommendations based on energy balance and heat transfer by radiation and convection.
  • Apply simulation methodologies to evaluate the impact of regenerative braking in electric vehicles.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Linux.
  • Experience in braking simulations for high-performance vehicles, such as trucks and commercial vehicles.
  • Knowledge of vehicle safety regulations, such as FMVSS135.
  • Familiarity with engine metallurgy and thermal fatigue analysis.
  • C1 English proficiency is preferred.
  • Current visa and passport.

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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