CAE & Simulation Engineer

Job Description (JD)

Position: CAE & Simulation Engineer

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Experience: 3+ Years
Industry: Automotive / Engineering / Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled CAE & Simulation Engineer to join our engineering team in Pune. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and simulation-driven product development using ANSYS Workbench and ANSYS Fluent. The role involves performing structural, thermal, vibration, and fluid flow simulations to support product design optimization and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CAE simulations and analysis for automotive and engineering components.
• Conduct FEA studies involving structural, static, dynamic, fatigue, modal, and thermal analysis.
• Execute CFD simulations for fluid flow, heat transfer, pressure drop, and thermal management studies.
• Develop and validate simulation models using ANSYS Workbench and ANSYS Fluent.
• Interpret simulation results and provide engineering recommendations for design improvements.
• Collaborate with design, R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentation materials.
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations through simulation techniques.
• Ensure simulation methodologies comply with industry standards and best engineering practices.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in CAE Analysis
• Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Workbench
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Fluent
• Knowledge of structural, thermal, vibration, and flow simulations
• Understanding of meshing techniques, boundary conditions, and result validation
• Engineering problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Automotive, Powertrain, Exhaust Systems, Engine Components, or Under-Vehicle Systems
• Knowledge of fatigue, durability, and NVH analysis
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings
• Exposure to product validation and testing activities
• Experience with automation/scripting tools is an added advantage

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Related Engineering Discipline