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Key Responsibilities

Utilize the analytical skill set and Finite Element Simulation tools (Ansys) to perform complex structural analysis and recommendations for design improvements at different stages of product development process.
Must have a hands-on experience in analyzing physics such as Static (Linear & non-linear) & Dynamic Structural analysis like Modal, harmonic & Random vibration at assembly and component levels.
Perform strength and durability simulations of welded/non-welded, Metal and Plastic components.
Drive and develop the FEA modelling techniques and improve of current best practices of the computational methods to increase simulation fidelity and engineering knowhow.
Must be able to demonstrate capability on Materials specifications and Fatigue analysis.
Oversight review & co-ordination on structural design point of view.
Should be able to work flexible hours to co-ordinate with various Global locations.
Should be efficient in maintaining the reports on activity schedule and technical status.

Education Qualification

M.E./M-Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Automotive Engineering/ Civil Engineering or Related engineering Fields.

Technical Competence & Skills

Solid foundation in the fundamentals of computational methods concerning structural analysis and heat transfer.
Demonstrated skills in FEA software such as ANSYS tools.
Working knowledge of multi-objective optimization techniques and surrogate modeling approaches for design exploration and performance improvement.
Experience working with CAD tools such as Uni-Graphics (NX) and/or PTC Creo (Pro/E) for design modeling and geometry preparation.
Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Added advantage:

Knowledge of FKM Guidelines, IIW recommendations, EN 12663 and BS 7608 standards.
Experience in structural analysis of industrial structures for wind, seismic, snow with operational load using analysis tools like RISA-3D/ Staad-Pro.
Knowledge of structural design codes like IBC-2024, Eurocode 9 and IS:875 (Part 3).

Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, APDL, etc.) to automate simulation workflows.
Basic understanding on the distributed computing, job schedulers, and performance tuning for running large-scale simulations efficiently.
Awareness of digital thread concepts and simulation data integration in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Leadership Competence

Soft Skills:

Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership.
Excellent collaboration skills across time zones and cultures.
Effective communicator and adept at resolving technical queries.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and across multiple time zones as required to meet project demands.

Relevant Experience

4-5 years of Industrial or Research work experience in FEA with minimum 4 years of hand-on experience using Ansys software.

Others (% of travel, language, etc.):

10-20% travel based on the business needs.

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