Key Responsibilities
- Perform CAE simulations related to vehicle crashworthiness, occupant safety, and structural integrity using LS-DYNA.
- Develop, set up, execute, and evaluate crash and safety simulation models for regulatory, consumer, and internal performance requirements.
- Create and maintain high-quality finite element models, including preprocessing, model assembly, load case definition, and boundary condition application.
- Analyze simulation results, identify failure modes, and recommend design improvements to enhance crash performance.
- Support structural optimization activities to achieve safety targets while balancing weight, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
- Correlate CAE simulation results with physical crash test data and contribute to model validation and accuracy improvement initiatives.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations for internal and customer reviews.
- Regularly engage with customers to discuss project status, provide updates, ensure timely deliveries, and adhere to project timelines.
- Manage the day-to-day execution of the project independently, prepare for review meetings at key stages, and ensure deadlines are met effectively
- Contribute to CAE process standardization, methodology development, and automation initiatives.
Skills and Experience Required:
- M. Tech in ME / MTech in Design/Mechanical/Automobile/CAD-CAM
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Automotive Crash & Safety CAE simulations.
- Strong proficiency in LS-DYNA for crash and safety analysis, including model setup, solver execution, debugging, and result interpretation.
- Experience in finite element modelling, meshing, material characterization, contact definitions, and crash analysis methodologies.
- Proficiency in pre- and post-processing tools such as HyperMesh, ANSA, META, HyperView, or equivalent.
- Good understanding of vehicle crashworthiness, impact mechanics, occupant protection, and automotive safety regulations.
- Experience in validation and correlation of CAE models with physical test results.
- Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge of related CAE domains, including:
- Durability & Fatigue
- NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)
- Linear and Non-linear Structural Analysis
- Thermal Analysis
- Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD)
- Occupant Safety and Restraint Systems
- Familiarity with automotive development processes and global safety standards.
- Exposure to scripting and automation tools such as Python, TCL, or VBA.
- Understanding of optimization techniques and design sensitivity studies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (CFT)
- Proven ability to work effectively in a Cross-Functional Team (CFT) environment.
- Strong collaboration skills with Design, Body Engineering, Testing, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Supplier Engineering teams.
- Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and influence engineering decisions.
- Experience supporting project reviews, technical discussions, and design release activities
- Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent technical communication and presentation abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
- Self-driven, proactive, and result-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within project timelines
- Preferred Industry Experience
- Experience in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, or automotive component development involving crashworthiness and safety performance assessment using LS-DYNA.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
