J_1289 - CAE Engineer – Composite Structures (ANSYS ACP)

Speed Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Global in Pune, Maharashtra, seeks a CAE Engineer with 0–2 years in CAE/FEA and composite engineering. You will model components in ANSYS Mechanical, set laminate layups, run static, buckling, modal and vibration analyses, and evaluate failure criteria.

Collaboration with design teams and CAE reporting are key parts of the role. Candidates should hold BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in relevant fields, with strong FEA fundamentals and hands-on ANSYS ACP experience.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Aerospace, Production or related Engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in FEA and Structural Mechanics.
• Proficient with ANSYS Mechanical and ACP.
• Experience with CFRP, GFRP, and sandwich composites.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models of composite components using ANSYS Mechanical.
• Define laminate layups, material orientations, stacking sequences, and ACP properties.
• Perform static, buckling, modal, vibration, and deformation analyses.
• Apply loads, boundary conditions, contacts, and connections for simulations.
• Analyze composite structures under tensile, compressive, bending, and shear loads.
• Evaluate failure using standard criteria and identify critical plies.
• Execute ACP workflows including ACP Pre, ANSYS Mechanical, and ACP Post.
• Generate and interpret stress, strain, deformation and failure index results.
• Mesh shell and solid models; perform mesh quality and convergence studies.
• Review results against design requirements and provide recommendations.
• Prepare CAE reports detailing methodology, assumptions, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with design teams to support product development.
• Support correlation of analysis results with testing and design requirements.
• Continuously learn and apply advanced composite analysis methodologies.

Skills

FEA

ANSYS

Composite Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical thinking

Education

BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Aerospace, Production, or related Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

ANSYS ACP

Job description

0 to 2 Years

Pune, Maharashtra

Full-Time

Designation:

• Develop finite element models of composite components and structures using ANSYS Mechanical.
• Define composite plies, material orientations, stacking sequences, laminate layups, and material properties in ANSYS ACP.
• Perform structural analysis including static, stiffness, buckling, modal, vibration, and deformation assessments.
• Apply appropriate loads, boundary conditions, contacts, and connections for simulation studies.
• Analyze composite structures subjected to tensile, compressive, bending, and shear loads.
• Evaluate composite failure using standard failure criteria and identify critical plies and failure locations.
• Execute complete ANSYS ACP workflows including ACP Pre, ANSYS Mechanical, and ACP Post.
• Generate and interpret stress, strain, deformation, and failure index results.
• Develop shell and solid meshes and perform mesh quality and convergence studies.
• Review simulation results against design requirements and engineering allowable.
• Provide technical recommendations for design improvements based on analysis findings.
• Prepare detailed CAE reports covering methodology, assumptions, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to support product development activities.
• Support correlation of analysis results with testing and design requirements.
• Continuously learn and apply advanced composite analysis methodologies and ANSYS capabilities.

Skill & Experience Required:

• 0 to 2 years of experience in CAE, FEA, Structural Analysis, or Composite Engineering.
• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Aerospace, Production, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Strong fundamentals in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Structural Mechanics.
• Good understanding of Stress-Strain relationships, Strength of Materials, and Mechanics of Materials.
• Knowledge of composite materials, laminate theory, and composite structural behavior.
• Working knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical.
• Exposure to ANSYS ACP through academic projects, internships, or industry assignments.
• Understanding of CFRP, GFRP, and sandwich composite structures.
• Knowledge of meshing techniques, contacts, boundary conditions, and post-processing.
• Familiarity with CAD geometry preparation for FEA studies.
• Understanding of composite failure evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design requirements.
• Good technical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to learn advanced composite simulation and analysis methodologies.