Senior Engineer
Danfoss · Chennai
- Experience5–7 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelsenior
- Posted22 Sept 2026
About Danfoss
Danfoss is hiring in Chennai in manufacturing industrial. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
Skills
- thermal management
- computational fluid dynamics
- structural analysis
- multiphysics simulation
- Ansys Icepak
- Ansys Fluent
- Ansys Mechanical
- Computer-Aided Design
- Computer-Aided Engineering
- Creo
- NX
- Teamcenter
- thermal analysis
- airflow analysis
- vibration analysis
- stress analysis
- reliability engineering
- power electronics
The role
A mechanical engineer at a power electronics manufacturing company develops thermal management, computational fluid dynamics, and multiphysics simulation models for product reliability and efficiency, using Ansys Icepak, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys Mechanical.
Full job description
The Impact You'll Make
At Danfoss, you will help shape the next generation of high-power drives and power electronics by delivering simulation-driven insights that improve product performance, reliability, and efficiency. Your work will directly influence critical design decisions, enabling innovative products that support a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
As a Sr. Engineer Mechanical, you will lead advanced thermal, airflow, and structural simulations that help teams identify risks early, optimize designs faster, and bring robust products to market with confidence. You will be a trusted technical partner across global engineering teams, turning complex simulation data into actionable recommendations.
This is an opportunity to work on challenging, real-world engineering problems while expanding your expertise in multiphysics simulation, electronics cooling, and product development within a collaborative global environment
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and execute thermal, CFD, and structural simulations for power electronics products to predict performance and support critical design decisions.Build and optimize simulation models using CAD and CAE tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and design validation outcomes. Translate simulation insights into practical engineering recommendations that enhance reliability, thermal margins, structural robustness, and product efficiency.Collaborate with global mechanical, electrical, testing, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to solve complex engineering challenges and accelerate product development.Validate and improve simulation methodologies through test correlation, data analysis, and continuous improvement of best practices and reusable workflows.
What We're Looking For
Strong expertise in thermal management, CFD, structural analysis, and multiphysics simulation for complex engineering products.Hands-on experience with Ansys Icepak, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys Mechanical or equivalent simulation platforms.Ability to analyze product-level thermal, airflow, vibration, stress, and reliability challenges and convert results into clear engineering actions.Experience working with CAD and PLM tools such as Creo, NX, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.
What You'll Get From Us
At Danfoss, you will join a purpose-driven company committed to engineering solutions that enable a more sustainable future.
You Can Expect
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in high-power drives and power electronics.Exposure to global product development teams and international engineering collaboration.Continuous learning and professional development through technical training, knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities.A culture that values innovation, inclusion, teamwork, and ownership.The chance to make a meaningful impact through work that improves energy efficiency and supports sustainable industrial transformation.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about simulation-driven product development and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Even if your experience does not match every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and perspectives could make a valuable contribution to our team.
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