Sr. Principal Engineer - Simulation Lead – FEA & CFD

Vertiv•Lorain, OH

About The Position

We are looking for a highly experienced Sr. Principal Engineer - Simulation Lead – FEA & CFD to drive enterprise‑wide simulation strategy and execution across all products. The role requires deep expertise in ANSYS‑based simulation, strong understanding of thermal and structural physics, and exceptional interpretation and communication skills. This role goes beyond execution and requires technical leadership, organizational maturity building, executive‑level engagement, and global team leadership. The Simulation Lead will work closely with the Sr. Director – Modeling & Simulation to shape and execute the simulation and digital twin strategy, while leading overseas FEA and CFD teams.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in engineering simulation (FEA / CFD)
Strong hands‑on expertise in ANSYS (Mechanical, Fluent/CFX, Workbench) – mandatory
Strong understanding of: Structural analysis (linear/nonlinear, static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal‑stress) Thermal analysis (steady‑state, transient, conjugate heat transfer)
Experience with multiphysics simulations and complex systems
Proven strength in simulation result interpretation and decision support
Excellent interpretation, communication, and executive presentation skills
Proven experience leading global or overseas simulation teams
Strong stakeholder management and cross‑cultural collaboration skills
Ability to balance hands‑on technical depth with strategic leadership
Strong problem‑solving, ownership, and decision‑making mindset

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, or related discipline
Experience in product‑based industries (electronics, data centers, automotive, industrial, aerospace, etc.)
Exposure to digital twin frameworks, automation, optimization, or scripting
Prior experience influencing senior leadership and executive forums

Responsibilities

Own and drive simulation strategy and execution across the complete product portfolio
Lead FEA and CFD simulations covering thermal, structural, and coupled multiphysics problems
Act as a technical authority for simulation‑driven design decisions, risk assessment, and validation
Ensure high‑quality interpretation, correlation, and communication of simulation results to guide product and business decisions
Review, validate, and approve simulation methodologies, assumptions, and results
Lead, mentor, and technically guide global and overseas FEA and CFD teams
Establish best practices, standards, and governance for simulation processes
Develop team capability through coaching, training, and structured skill development
Support hiring, onboarding, and competency development aligned to business needs
Work for Sr. Director – Modeling & Simulation to support: Enterprise simulation strategy Digital twin roadmap and maturity evolution Capability expansion and ROI articulation
Prepare and support executive‑level presentations on: Simulation and digital twin strategy Technology roadmap and investments Capability maturity and business impact
Influence leadership decisions through data‑driven insights and clear storytelling
Act as the technical interface with strategic tool vendors including ANSYS, Cadence, and PTC
Drive: Tool roadmap alignment Licensing and usage optimization Capability expansion and best‑practice adoption
Lead technical discussions, escalations, and roadmap reviews with vendors in alignment with business strategy
Collaborate closely with design, hardware, systems, and program teams
Influence product architecture early in the development lifecycle through simulation‑led insights
Support product validation, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigations