Franklin Electric
CAE Engineer III, Pump Development
Fort Wayne, Indiana · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- Ten or more years of related experience; a master’s degree in a relevant field could substitute for years of experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field required; master’s degree in Hydraulic Design or a related CAE field preferred.
About the job
Uses computer-simulated models to analyze fluid flow, heat transfer, and structural mechanics in pump and motor applications, then develops design solutions to improve product performance and reliability.
What you'll do
- Plan and conduct CFD/FEA simulations, develop design solutions, and work with design engineers to resolve issues found during validation.
- Develop computational models for fluid flow, heat transfer, structural, vibration, and impact analyses.
- Provide technical support for design reviews, DFMEA, and validation planning and execution; prepare and present technical presentations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Ten or more years of related experience; a master’s degree in a relevant field could substitute for years of experience.
- Advanced Pro-E (CREO) CAD software required.
- ANSYS CFx and FLUENT experience required; ANSYS Mechanical experience required.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Hydraulic Design or a related CAE field of study.
- ProE/CREO experience.
Tools
Pro-E (CREO), ANSYS CFx, FLUENT, ANSYS Mechanical, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics
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