FEA Engineer

Xylem; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in Chennai is seeking a Design/FEA Engineer to join our global team. The role focuses on performing FEA analyses, static structural simulations, and hand calculations to support product development and field investigations. You will work with ANSYS Mechanical, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and travel for site assignments when needed.

Requires M.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical, 2–3 years of hands-on FEA experience, and strong fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals and FEA principles.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench or equivalent FEA software.
• Good working knowledge of static structural analysis with materials properties and boundary conditions.
• Understanding of material and contact nonlinearities in FEA.
• Knowledge of vibration fundamentals and structural dynamics.
• Ability to perform engineering hand calculations and critically evaluate FEA results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand and define the engineering problem, project scope, and deliverables in coordination with global engineering counterparts.
• Develop an engineering analysis/simulation approach for assigned projects.
• Independently execute FEA and engineering analysis projects for product development and investigations.
• Interpret and evaluate simulation results and provide engineering recommendations.
• Perform hands calculations to support design decisions and validate results.
• Support product design optimization and field failure investigations.
• Prepare and communicate engineering calculations and FEA reports to meet standards.
• Coordinate with global teams to discuss analysis requirements and feedback.
• Willing to travel to local/global sites for assignments.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

FEA fundamentals

ANSYS software

Vibration analysis

Engineering judgment

Communication

Education

M.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical

Tools

ANSYS

Creo

NX

Job description

Onsite

Vadodara 73 East Ave

Chennai 10th Floor

Full time

R50092

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and define the engineering problem, project scope, objectives and expected deliverables in coordination with global engineering counterparts.

• Develop an appropriate engineering analysis/simulation approach for assigned projects, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar problems as required.

• Independently execute assigned FEA and engineering analysis projects supporting Product Development, Submittal, Sustaining Engineering and field failure investigations.

• Interpret and critically evaluate simulation results, identify potential structural or vibration-related concerns, and provide sound engineering recommendations.

• Perform appropriate hand calculations and engineering assessments to support design decisions and validate/interrogate simulation results.

• Support product design optimization, troubleshooting and resolution of engineering issues, including field failure investigations and vibration-related problems.

• Prepare and communicate engineering calculations, FEA reports and technical deliverables to meet project requirements and applicable engineering standards.

• Coordinate with global and cross-functional teams to discuss analysis requirements, communicate findings, incorporate feedback and complete assigned engineering deliverables.

• Willing to travel to local/global sites for short- to long-duration assignments based on business needs.

Must have

• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics and FEA principles.

• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical / Workbench or equivalent FEA software.

• Good working knowledge of static structural analysis, including appropriate material properties, boundary conditions, contacts and loading conditions.

• Understanding of material and contact nonlinearities and their appropriate application in FEA.

• Good understanding of vibration fundamentals and structural dynamics.

• Ability to perform engineering hand calculations and critically evaluate FEA results using sound engineering judgment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.

Good to have

• Experience with pumps, rotating equipment or other mechanical equipment and vibration-related engineering problems.

• Experience with field failure investigation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis using FEA and engineering calculations.

• Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME, API, Hydraulic Institute or equivalent.

• Experience with Creo/NX or other 3D CAD software.

Qualifications

• Full Time M.Tech. / M.E. in Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering or CAD/CAM.

• 2–3 years of relevant hands-on FEA / structural simulation experience in a product development or engineering environment.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?

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can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for

communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem

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