Senior Engineer-CAE

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Senior Engineer in CAE at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our vehicle safety standards through advanced simulation techniques. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Creating fully functional crash finite element (FE) models that can accurately simulate real-world crash scenarios including frontal, side, rear, and pedestrian tests using leading CAE software such as LSDYNA, Hypermesh, Lsprepost, and Primer.
• Gaining in-depth understanding of vehicle crash behaviour to inform design improvements, ensuring optimum durability while reducing mass.
• Working collaboratively with design teams to implement efficient modifications that enhance crash performance and accumulate iterations within tight deadlines.
• Mentoring junior engineers or fresh PGETs, guiding them in executing crash Design Verification Plan (DVP) simulations effectively.
• Conducting thorough analyses of crash test data to enhance the correlation between crash simulations and physical tests, driving improvements in CAE methodologies.
• Demonstrating project planning and prioritisation, managing resource allocation, and adhering to rigorous project timelines.
• Applying basic finite element analysis (FEA) knowledge, bolstered by strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Delivering competent crash analysis in line with US, European, Australian, and Indian crash safety standards.
• Possessing knowledge of non-linear, dynamic explicit FE-analysis, while addressing time-step considerations, materials, elements, mass scaling, and energy balance to ensure the integrity of simulations.

Experience

You should bring a wealth of practical experience to this position, specifically:

• 4 to 6 years of proven experience in the automotive sector, with a strong focus on crash simulations and CAE processes.
• Proficiency in CAE tools, specifically LSDYNA, Hypermesh, Primer, D3plot, and Lsprepost, enhancing your ability to deliver high-quality modelling and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, showcasing your ability to drive projects from inception to conclusion while maintaining high safety standards and performance evaluation.

Industry Preferred

Your expertise is especially valued in the automotive industry, where your contributions can significantly impact vehicle design and performance. This role will immerse you in a dynamic environment that emphasizes:

• Leading initiatives to integrate advanced simulation methodologies, pushing the boundaries of conventional practices in automotive engineering.
• Collaborating with diverse teams focused on innovation and efficiency in automotive development, where every voice is valued in the creative process.

Your solid background in automotive engineering will provide a foundational understanding of the unique challenges and demands of the automotive industry, allowing you to thrive in this fast-paced arena.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following educational qualifications:

• BTech or MTech in Engineering, preferably from esteemed institutions such as IITs or other reputed engineering colleges, ensuring a solid grounding in complex engineering principles.
• A minimum GATE score of 90% to underscore your academic capabilities and preparation for tackling intricate engineering challenges.

Your academic achievements will serve as a cornerstone for excelling in the demanding and innovative environment of automotive design projects.

General Requirements

General requirements for the role include:

• Outstanding communication skills to articulate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences, bridging the gap between engineering and practical application.
• A collaborative mindset, championing teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, complemented by the ability to think critically under pressure, ensuring responsive and effective solutions.
• A strong commitment to continual learning and professional development, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the ever-evolving field of automotive engineering.