Lead Engineer-CAE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Responsibilities & Key DeliverablesAs a Senior Engineer - CAE, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the performance and safety of vehicle components and systems through your expertise in finite element modelling. Your responsibilities will encompass:

Conducting comprehensive finite element analysis (FEA) of vehicle structures, focusing on optimising designs for both performance and manufacturability.
Applying your knowledge in assigning thickness and material properties to components, ensuring robust and efficient designs.
Building finite element assemblies while understanding complex connections such as spot and seam welding, crucial for maintaining structural integrity.
Performing linear and nonlinear static analyses, applying loads and boundary conditions meticulously to assess vehicle component resilience.
Executing modal, frequency response, and transient analyses to predict performance under various operating conditions.
Estimating fatigue life for vehicle structures, including evaluating weld durability, providing insight for future improvements.
Postprocessing results, generating comprehensive reports, and presenting findings effectively to cross-functional design teams.
Advising on design modifications necessary to meet acceptance criteria, taking into consideration manufacturing and packaging constraints.

ExperienceTo thrive in this position, you should possess:

Between 3 to 6 years of professional experience in the automotive sector, with a robust background in vehicle systems.
Proficient knowledge of various tests for vehicle systems, with the ability to recommend design modifications based on analytical results.
Strong fundamentals in the principles of strength of materials, applied mechanics, and finite element methods.
Hands-on experience with key tools, including:

Meshing tools such as Hypermesh and SIMLAB.
Solvers including Nastran, Abaqus, and Ansys.
Post-processing software like Hyperview and FEMFAT, ensuring high-quality outputs for client and stakeholder reviews.

Industry PreferredYour expertise is especially valued in the automotive industry, where your contributions can significantly impact vehicle design and performance. Working in a dynamic environment that encompasses:

Leading initiatives to integrate advanced simulation methodologies.
Collaborating with diverse teams focused on innovation and efficiency in automotive development.

Your background in automotive engineering will provide the foundation for understanding the unique challenges and demands of this industry.QualificationsWe seek a candidate with the following educational qualifications:BTech or MTech in Engineering, preferably from an esteemed institution like IITs (with a minimum GATE score of 90%) or other reputed engineering colleges.Your academic foundation will support your ability to excel in complex engineering challenges and contribute to cutting-edge vehicle design projects.General RequirementsGeneral requirements for the role include:

Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
A collaborative mindset, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Proactive problem-solving skills combined with the ability to think critically under pressure.
A commitment to continual learning and professional development in the ever-evolving field of automotive engineering.

Mahindra & Mahindra

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