FEA Engineer - Plastic Components and Automotive HVAC Systems

Valeo India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo India Private Limited is seeking an Engineering Disciplines professional with 2–3 years of experience in plastic parts meshing and FEA using Abaqus/Optistruct. You will model, simulate, and validate mechanical designs for automotive components, focusing on nonlinear dynamics and vibration analyses.

A strong HVAC systems understanding is valued. You will debug convergence issues, interpret results, and contribute to methodology development while coordinating with project teams and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of significant professional experience in plastic parts meshing using ANSA or HyperMesh and FEA analysis using Abaqus/Optistruct.
• Strong experience in non-linear structural and vibration simulations (Modal, Harmonic, PSD).
• Good theoretical knowledge of core mechanical subjects (Statics, Dynamics, Fatigue).
• Good understanding of automotive HVAC systems and related subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a FEA model using 2D shell meshing for plastic components.
• Perform FEA simulations and debug convergence issues.
• Post-process results and interpret outcomes for design decisions.
• Validate mechanical design and propose improvements to modifications.
• Validate simulations against test results and document findings.
• Support methodology development and benchmarking of simulation tools.
• Plan work, track progress, and update the customer on status.
• Document and share best practices; handle multiple priorities.

Skills

Plastic meshing

ANSA

HyperMesh

Abaqus/Optistruct

Non-linear dynamics

Vibration simulations

Fatigue analysis

HVAC domain knowledge

Tools

ANSA

HyperMesh

Abaqus/Optistruct

Job description

Engineer Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Prepare a FEA model using 2D shellmeshing for plastic components Perform the FEA simulations. Debug the Abaqus simulation convergence issues. Post processing and Results interpretation. Validate mechanical design and propose solutions to improve design modifications. Validation of simulation results by comparing with test results. Supporting methodology development and benchmarking simulation tools applications. Time planning, Tracking and updating the status to the customer. Document and share best practices. Successfully handle multiple priorities.

Candidates must have around 2-3 years of significant professional experience of Plastic parts meshing using ANSA or hypermesh and FEA analysis using Abaqus/Optistruct. Good experience in Non-linear structural and Vibration simulations (Modal, Harmonic, PSD). Good theoretical knowledge on core Mechanical subjects like SOM, Dynamics and Fatigue. Good understanding of Automotive HVAC Systems and other subsystems Good problem solving and communication skills Good in written and Verbal communication.

Job: Engineering Disciplines Organization: GTSC Mechanical Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-15

Join Us! Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Experience Level Mid Level