About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Overview</H2> </div><div><div> <p>We are seeking a Simulation Engineer specializing in Thermal and Electro-thermal Simulations to join our Hubbell X – Simulation team in Chennai. This role focuses on solving conjugate heat transfer problems in electrical and electromechanical products, particularly in EHV connector applications.</p> <p>The candidate will leverage commercial simulation tools, engineering fundamentals, and analytical methods to predict temperature rise due to electrical loading. This role plays a critical part in enabling simulation-driven product design decisions, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with temperature rise requirements.</p> <p>You will collaborate closely with product development teams, bridging physics-based simulation and real-world validation, and contributing to high-impact engineering outcomes</p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">A Day In The Life</H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <div>Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to understand thermal requirements and operating conditions</div> </li> <li> <div>Build and execute thermal and electro-thermal simulation models using CFD tools</div> </li> <li> <div>Analyze heat transfer phenomena including conduction, convection, radiation, and Joule heating</div> </li> <li> <div>Perform steady-state and transient simulations to evaluate temperature rise and thermal performance</div> </li> <li> <div>Conduct analytical calculations to validate simulation results and ensure engineering accuracy</div> </li> <li> <div>Compare simulation outputs with experimental/test data and refine models accordingly</div> </li> <li> <div>Support or participate in thermal testing and validation activities when required</div> </li> <li> <div>Document simulation methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly for stakeholders</div> </li> <li> <div>Manage multiple simulation projects independently while adhering to timelines and quality standards</div> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What will help you thrive in this role?</H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <div>Strong foundation in heat transfer principles (conduction, convection, radiation) and Joule heating effects</div> </li> <li> <div>Hands-on experience in thermal or electro-thermal simulations using commercial tools</div> </li> <li> <div>Ability to combine analytical calculations with simulation insights for accurate engineering decisions</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience working on electrical or electromechanical systems from a thermal perspective</div> </li> <li> <div>Problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret temperature rise behavior and trends</div> </li> <li> <div>Exposure to thermal testing, validation, and correlation techniques</div> </li> <li> <div>Basic understanding of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, UL) for temperature rise</div> </li> <li> <div>Familiarity with CAD tools for geometry preparation and simulation setup</div> </li> <li> <div>Knowledge of Python or C# for automation or post-processing is an added advantage</div> </li> <li> <div>Curiosity and openness to explore AI-assisted simulation workflows and data-driven approaches</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams</div> </li> </ul></div></div></div>