Junior Mechanical Design and FEA Engineer

Valeo India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo India Private Limited is seeking a Junior Discipline Engineer to perform FEA simulations using Ansys Workbench and LS-DYNA, with Hypermesh meshing experience. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience in automotive systems.

Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential. Fluency in English is expected; knowledge of French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of FEA experience using Ansys Workbench and LS-DYNA.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA simulations and validate convergence.
• Post-process results and interpret simulation data.
• Validate mechanical design and propose improvements.
• Compare simulation results with tests and document findings.
• Support methodology development and benchmarking of tools.
• Time planning, status tracking and coordinating with customers.

Skills

FEA

Ansys

LS-DYNA

Hypermesh

Vibration

Optimization

Scripting

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Tools

Ansys Workbench

LS-DYNA

Job description

Junior Discipline 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.

Responsibilities

Perform the FEA simulations. Solving the 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 of the customer. Document and share best practices. Successfully handle multiple priorities.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering from a reputed institute or university

Professional Experience

Candidates must have around 1-3 years of significant professional experience in FEA analysis using Ansys workbench and LsDyna. Experience on Meshing using Hypermesh Knowledge on plastic materials will be an added advantage. Knowledge on Vibration simulations (Modal, Harmonic, PSD, Transient) and Optimization will be an added advantage. Good in understanding of Automotive Systems Good problem solving and communication skills Good in written and Verbal communication.

Value added skill

Knowledge on Automation/Scripting.

Languages

ENGLISH : Fluent Knowledge of the French language would be a plus.

Other Specifications

Candidate must fit and show ability to comply with overall Valeo Values : Ethics, Transparency, Empowerment, Professionalism and Teamwork

Job

Engineering Disciplines Organization: GTSC Mechanical Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-16

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

Entry Level