Lead Engineer

Magna International; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating, a leader in automotive seating solutions, seeks an experienced CAE Model Developer to create and validate high-quality FE models of seating systems. You will integrate seat models with BIW data and test fixtures, perform crash and NVH analyses, and ensure simulations are ready for downstream engineering processes.

Responsibilities include setting up explicit/implicit simulations in LS-DYNA, exploring non-linear sled tests, occupant injury criteria, and ergonomics predictions.

Qualifications

• Develop and prepare high-quality FE models of automotive seating systems.
• Integrate seat models with BIW and test fixture datasets.
• Perform NVH analyses using LS-DYNA and OptiStruct.

Responsibilities

• CAE Model Development
• Develop and prepare high-quality Finite Element (FE) models of automotive seating systems.
• Integrate seat models with BIW and test fixture datasets.
• Utilize pre-processing tools such as Hypermesh (must), PRIMER (desired), ANSA (Optional).
• Ensure model quality, mesh integrity, and simulation readiness.
• Crash Simulation & Analysis
• Set up, execute, and validate explicit/ implicit static & crash safety simulations using LS-DYNA.
• Evaluate non-linear explicit simulations for dynamic sled tests, whiplash assessment, and rear-impact requirements.
• Occupant Injury Criteria: Managing predictions for thoracic trauma, femur loads, and neck injury parameters using advanced dummy models (e.g., THOR, WorldSID, BIORID II).
• Seat Comfort & Ergonomics: Evaluating H-point prediction, Backset (HRMD), pressure distribution, and whiplash assessments for optimal seating comfort.
• Investigate load paths, energy absorption mechanisms, and structural failure modes.
• NVH Simulation & Analysis
• Perform NVH analyses using OptiStruct, including:
• Modal Analysis
• Frequency Response Function (FRF) Analysis
• Transmissibility and Enforced Acceleration

Tools

Hypermesh

PRIMER

ANSA

LS-DYNA

OptiStruct

Job description

• CAE Model Development

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• CAE Model Development
• Develop and prepare high-quality Finite Element (FE) models of automotive seating systems.
• Integrate seat models with BIW and test fixture datasets.
• Utilize pre-processing tools such as:
  • Hypermesh (must)
  • PRIMER (desired)
  • ANSA (Optional)
• Ensure model quality, mesh integrity, and simulation readiness.
• Crash Simulation & Analysis
• Set up, execute, and validate explicit/ implicit static & crash safety simulations using LS-DYNA.
• Evaluate non-linear explicit simulations for dynamic sled tests, whiplash assessment, and rear-impact requirements.
• Occupant Injury Criteria: Managing predictions for thoracic trauma, femur loads, and neck injury parameters using advanced dummy models (e.g., THOR, WorldSID, BIORID II).
• Seat Comfort & Ergonomics: Evaluating H-point prediction, Backset (HRMD), pressure distribution, and whiplash assessments for optimal seating comfort.
• Investigate load paths, energy absorption mechanisms, and structural failure modes.
• NVH Simulation & Analysis
• Perform NVH analyses using OptiStruct, including:
  • Modal Analysis
  • Frequency Response Function (FRF) Analysis
  • Transmissibility and Enforced Acceleration

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Seating