CAE Engineer / Analyst- Pedestrian Safety & Component Crash CAE

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Gurgaon seeks a CAE Engineer/Analyst for Pedestrian Safety & Component Crash CAE. You will build full vehicle CAE models and run LS-DYNA simulations focused on pedestrian protection and component strength, using HyperMesh/ANSA and related tools.

The role requires experience with SBA, ISOFIX, and post-processing; you will optimize designs, correlate CAE with testing, and report findings for countermeasures.

Qualifications

• Essential CAE knowledge for pedestrian protection and component crash analysis.
• Experience in full vehicle CAE modeling and correlations with tests.
• Familiar with IS/NCAP protocols and safety evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full vehicle CAE models for sub-systems and components.
• Perform pedestrian safety and component crash CAE simulations (SBA, ISOFIX).
• Model optimization using Hyperstudy/LS-OPT; analyze results and propose countermeasures.
• Interpret results with post-processing and report to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with testing teams for CAE-test correlation and improvements.

Skills

Strength of Materials

Finite Element Analysis

Pedestrian protection

CA E simulations

Python TCL scripting

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical

ME / M.Tech in Mechanical Design

Tools

HYPERMESH

ANSA

PRIMER

LS-DYNA

Hyperstudy

LS-OPT

LS-PrePost

HyperView

Hypergraph

Job description

CAE Engineer / Analyst- Pedestrian Safety & Component Crash CAE

Job ID 37306

Job Type Full-time

Job Location Gurgaon

Experience 3 - 6 Years

Posted 30th July, 2026

Posted by Komal Chopra

Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential: BE / B Tech (preferably Mechanical)

Desirable: ME / M Tech (preferably Mechanical Design or equivalent)

ii) Experience

Minimum: 03 Maximum: 06

Job Role & Responsibilities

Role: Pedestrian Protection and Component Crash CAE Simulation & Evaluation

Responsibilities:

• Prepare full vehicle CAE models using HYPERMESH/ANSA/PRIMER – Mesh discretization, Assembly, Constraints & Load setting – for automotive sub-systems and components.
• Component Strength and Pedestrian Safety CAE simulations using LS-DYNA software. Development of vehicle body structures and aggregates for Pedestrian protection & Component strength (SBA, ISOFIX, etc.,)
• Model optimization and Robustness using Hyperstudy, LS-OPT etc.
• Interpretation of results in LS-PrePost/ HyperView/ Hypergraph - comprehend failure modes and provide directions for countermeasures by performing parameter studies on the FEM model.
• Report preparation and communication with stakeholders – design, testing – for implementation of countermeasures.
• Interact with testing teams for analyzing failures, correlation of CAE results with physical testing and make improvements in CAE for better correlation.

Competency Requirements

Technical / Functional

• Strong knowledge of Strength of Materials, Theory of Elasticity/Plasticity, and Automotive Body, Sheet Metal, and Plastic Part Design.
• Understanding of AIS Safety Regulations and NCAP protocols.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis and Hands-on experience in Pedestrian protection and component crash CAE simulations, including SBA, luggage retention, ISOFIX, and related safety performance evaluations.
• Experience in Crash CAE model building and system-level simulations. Full-vehicle crashworthiness simulation expertise will be an added advantage.
• Debug the CAE model for LS-Dyna environment, interpret the results, post process the deck and report to functional manager.
• Proficiency in FEA result analysis, post-processing, and preparation of technical reports with design improvement recommendations.
• Familiarity with physical testing and correlation of test conditions with CAE simulations.
• Exposure to AI/ML applications in CAE (preferred). Knowledge of automation scripting using Python and/or TCL.