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CAE Analyst Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced CAE Analyst to join our team in Chennai. This role is crucial for supporting our Automotive / Mechanical Engineering initiatives, ensuring the quality and durability of our components and systems. Key Responsibilities The CAE Analyst will be responsible for performing a wide range of CAE simulations and analyses to support product development and validation. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting structural analysis , stress analysis , and fatigue life prediction . The role will also involve root cause analysis and failure analysis to identify and resolve potential issues. The analyst will work closely with design and validation teams to ensure that designs meet performance and durability requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering and a proven ability to apply CAE principles to solve real-world engineering problems. A B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech degree is required. Non-linear FE analysis: Proficiency in performing advanced finite element analyses, including non-linear simulations to accurately predict component behavior under complex loading conditions. Abaqus: Demonstrated experience using Abaqus for conducting FE simulations. FE model building: Ability to create accurate and efficient FE models representing complex geometries and boundary conditions. Meshing: Expertise in generating high-quality meshes using industry-standard tools. HyperMesh: Experience utilizing HyperMesh for efficient mesh generation and model preparation. ANSA: Familiarity with ANSA for pre- and post-processing of FE models. Fatigue life prediction: Ability to perform fatigue life prediction using established methodologies and software. FEMFAT: Experience with FEMFAT for fatigue analysis and damage assessment. Structural analysis: A strong understanding of structural analysis principles and their application to automotive components. Stress analysis: Ability to perform detailed stress analysis to identify areas of high stress concentration and potential failure. Material modeling: Knowledge of material modeling techniques and their impact on simulation results. Contact definitions: Ability to accurately define and implement contact definitions in FE models. Reliability assessments: Experience in performing reliability assessments to evaluate the long-term performance of components. Durability assessments: Ability to conduct durability assessments to ensure components can withstand expected usage conditions. Root cause analysis: Proven ability to perform root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of failures. Failure analysis: Experience in conducting failure analysis to determine the mechanisms of failure. Automotive engineering: A solid understanding of Automotive engineering principles and practices. Quality processes: Familiarity with quality processes and their application to product development. Robust design methodologies: Knowledge of robust design methodologies to create designs that are insensitive to variations in manufacturing and operating conditions. Manufacturing best practices: Understanding of manufacturing best practices and their impact on component performance. Transmission & driveline systems: Familiarity with Transmission & driveline systems and their components. Gears, Shafts, Clutches, Differentials, Propshafts, Half-shafts, Bearings: Knowledge of the design and analysis of these key components. HyperWorks: Experience with HyperWorks for CAE simulation and analysis. Fatigue life/Damage assessment: Ability to perform fatigue life/Damage assessment to predict component lifespan. Boundary conditions: Ability to accurately define and apply appropriate boundary conditions in FE models. Dynamic loading scenarios: Experience in simulating dynamic loading scenarios to evaluate component response to transient loads. Gear strength: Ability to assess gear strength and durability. Shaft durability: Ability to assess shaft durability under various loading conditions. Road load data: Experience in utilizing road load data for simulation. Simulation load cases: Ability to develop and apply appropriate simulation load cases . Physical test data: Ability to correlate simulation results with physical test data . Refine models: Ability to refine models based on simulation results and experimental data. Material properties: Understanding of material properties and their impact on simulation results. Manufacturing processes: Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as Forging, Casting, and Heat treatment . Component durability: Ability to assess component durability under various operating conditions. CAE simulation tools: Proficiency in using various CAE simulation tools . Customer usage profiles: Ability to incorporate customer usage profiles into simulation models. Duty cycles: Ability to define and apply appropriate duty cycles in simulations. Design robustness: Ability to assess and improve design robustness . DFMEA: Familiarity with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). DVP&R: Understanding of DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Release). Experience Required: The role requires 4 - 9 years of relevant experience in CAE analysis, preferably within the Automotive or Mechanical Engineering industry. Candidates with a strong track record of solving complex engineering problems and delivering high-quality results are highly encouraged to apply. What We Offer Salary: ₹10 LPA - ₹12 LPA
Skilled in non-linear FE analysis using Abaqus, with hands-on experience in FE model building and meshing through HyperMesh/ANSA. Proficient in fatigue life prediction using FEMFAT, along with structural and stress analysis, material modeling, and contact definitions. Adept at conducting reliability and durability assessments, performing root cause and failure analysis, and correlating CAE predictions with physical test data. • Strong foundational background in mechanical / Automotive engineering principles as applied to automotive systems • Sound understanding of quality processes, robust design methodologies, and manufacturing best practices in the automotive industry • In-depth knowledge of transmission & driveline systems — gears, shafts, clutches, differentials, propshafts, half-shafts, and bearings • Proficiency in industry-standard CAE tools and techniques, including Abaqus and HyperWorks (HyperMesh/ANSA) • Fatigue life/Damage assessment using FEMFAT tool • Strong expertise in fatigue life prediction, structural/stress analysis, material modeling, contact definitions, boundary conditions, and dynamic loading scenarios • Working knowledge of gear strength and shaft durability principles • Ability to translate real-world usage and road load data into representative simulation load cases • Proven ability to correlate CAE predictions with physical/rig test data and refine models based on test feedback • Understanding how material properties and manufacturing processes (forging, casting, heat treatment) influence component durability
Detailed Statement of Work Collect all necessary input from program teams to perform meshing & analysis Generate FE mesh (2D & 3D) for the part & fixture components. Predict cutting forces as required from process parameters for machining analysis. Based on the loads & boundary conditions generate the CAE model set up file Upload file to HPC & Run Simulation in HPC Post processing and report generation Domain Skills Required FEA Meshing (2D & 3D) Static Linear & Non-Linear analysis Number of Years Experience in Project domain 2-4 years of Experience Software / application / Tool Details NX Simcenter, Hypermesh, NASTRAN, ABAQUS Soft Skill Requirements Good Communication & Presentation Skills
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