FEA Engineer

Xylem; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Xylem, a global water solutions leader, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on FEA experience to join our product development efforts in Vadodara. You will define problems, develop simulation strategies, and run ANSYS analyses to support design decisions.

Collaboration with cross-functional and global teams will be key to delivering reliable, optimized products. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, FEA, and vibration concepts, plus practical CAD experience with

Qualifications

• Full Time M.Tech. / M.E. in Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering or CAD/CAM.
• 2–3 years of hands-on FEA / structural simulation experience in product development or engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, FEA, materials and nonlinearities.
• Experience with Creo/NX or other CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering problems, scope and deliverables with global counterparts.
• Develop FEA approach, run simulations and evaluate results for design decisions.
• Perform hand calculations to support design and validate results.
• Prepare FEA reports and communicate findings to teams across sites.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

FEA Principles

ANSYS

Structural dynamics

Hand calculations

Education

M.Tech./M.E. in Machine Design or Mechanical Engineering or CAD/CAM

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical / Workbench

Creo/NX

Job description

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.

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. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/)

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)