Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Stress Analyst

Infosys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys is seeking a proficient FEA engineer to perform stress analysis and simulations for aerospace components such as fans and casings. You will apply Abaqus, Ansys, and LS-Dyna to predict behavior under fatigue, thermal, and vibration loads.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will ensure designs meet performance and manufacturability goals. The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience in FEA and a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in FEA and stress analysis.
• Experience in aerospace or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis and FEA simulations to validate mechanical integrity of components.
• Apply FEA tools (Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna) under various loading including fatigue, thermal and vibration.
• Conduct mechanical integrity assessments to ensure robustness and design compliance.
• Support in-service engine safety through stress analysis and evaluations.
• Lead DoE and mechanical testing to validate predictions and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet performance and weight targets.
• Define and execute analysis plans aligned with project milestones.
• Recommend design optimizations using robust engineering principles.

Skills

FEA

Abaqus

Ansys

LS-Dyna

Stress analysis

Material science

Crack propagation

Aerospace integrity

Communication

Thermo-mechanical fatigue

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in a related field

MEng in a related field

Tools

Hypermesh

Unigraphics

Teamcenter

Job description

ANSYS or ABAQUS - Stress or FEA Technical Skills Required:

• Strong experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna.
• Proficiency in stress analysis, mechanical behavior prediction, and failure mechanism evaluation.
• Familiarity with meshing tools (e.g., Hypermesh, Unigraphics) and data management systems (e.g., Teamcenter).
• Understanding of material science, crack propagation, contact mechanics, and thermo-mechanical fatigue.
• Ability to communicate complex FEA and stress analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of aerospace product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (BE/BTech/MSc/MEng).
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in FEA, stress analysis, and mechanical integrity in aerospace or related industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform stress analysis and FEA simulations to validate mechanical integrity of components such as fans, compressors, casings, combustors, turbines, and structures.
• Apply FEA tools (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna) to predict mechanical behavior under various loading conditions including fatigue (low & high cycle), creep, vibration, thermal loads, and extreme operating scenarios (blade-out, over-speed, burst duct).
• Conduct mechanical integrity assessments to ensure product robustness and compliance with design requirements.
• Support in-service engine safety through stress analysis and mechanical evaluations.
• Lead Design of Experiments (DoE) and mechanical testing to validate stress predictions and improve design reliability.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and weight targets.
• Define and execute analysis plans aligned with project milestones, cost, and quality goals.
• Recommend design optimizations using Robust Engineering principles and stress analysis insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in FEA methods, stress analysis processes, and mechanical integrity tools.
• Act as a subject matter expert in stress analysis and FEA, sharing knowledge across engineering functions.