Senior Engineer - CAE in Chennai, भारत

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As 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.

Experience

To 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 Preferred

Your 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.

Qualifications

General Requirements

General 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.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.