Lead SME Simulation Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a senior FEA/Structural Analyst to work with the Global Engineering team on valve components. You will perform finite element analyses and provide design and development recommendations to reduce weight and improve performance.

Responsibilities include defining simulation strategies, DoE, FSI/CFD coupling, adherence to ASME/API/ISO standards, and collaboration with test engineers to validate models. Advanced materials modelling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of using FEA tools like Ansys, Abaqus.
• Develop scripts or automation to improve simulation efficiency.
• Knowledge of international standards for pressure equipment, such as ASME, API, EN, ISO (PED), BS valve standards.
• Excellent working experience in CAD software, such as Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Knowledge and experience in design for manufacturability using machining processes is essential, with experience in casting design considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material behaviour, nonlinear analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work outside traditional work hours to interact with supporting locations globally.
• Able to optimize simulation for Speed & accuracy by selecting relevant domains, materials, analysis, solver etc
• Works with test engineer closely to increase accuracy of his models and root causes failures and proposes solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Global Engineering team and technical leads to perform FEA on valve components, assemblies with the goal to provide design and development recommendations.
• Lead the problem identified in a design phase and provide solution using simulation.
• Define and implement appropriate simulation strategies to solve engineering problems, including design exploration, Design of Experiments (DoE), sensitivity studies, optimization, and regression-based analyses.
• Should be familiar with ASME section VIII div. 2 part 5 (Design by Analysis)
• Conduct linear and nonlinear structural analyses, including: Static stress analysis; Transient structural and thermal analysis; Low and High cycle Fatigue and life assessment; Thermal stress analysis; Contact and sealing simulations; Wear analysis
• Evaluate valve performance under high pressure, temperature, and corrosive environments.
• Perform fluid-structure interaction (FSI) or support CFD–FEA coupling for flow-induced stresses and vibrations.
• Should have understanding of APDL and Ansys ACT
• Leverage the AI to automate the repetitive tasks in simulation
• Provide recommendations for improving: Structural integrity, Sealing performance, Manufacturability, Cost efficiency
• Support product development from concept to validation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards such as: ASME (e.g., Section VIII, B16 series), API (e.g., API 6D, API 600, API 602), ISO and PED requirements
• Conduct analyses for pressure boundary qualification and safety factors.
• Correlate simulation results with experimental data (pressure tests, burst tests, fatigue testing).
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for field failures and non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain simulation validation methodologies
• Owns project delivery, schedule, resources, and customer expectations
• Capability development as the need may be during project execution
• Should possess experience in advanced material modelling, including Hyperelasticity, Viscoplasticity, plasticity, cyclic plasticity, and other nonlinear constitutive material models as applicable

Skills

FEA tools usage

Automation scripting

International standards knowledge

CAD software

Design for manufacturability

Solid mechanics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Global collaboration

Optimization

Test integration

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

English fluent – verbal and writing

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with the Global Engineering team and technical leads to perform FEA on valve components, assemblies with the goal to provide design and development recommendations. The simulation is giving guidance how to reduce weight of components and assemblies.

• Lead the problem identified in a design phase and provide solution using simulation.

• Define and implement appropriate simulation strategies to solve engineering problems, including design exploration, Design of Experiments (DoE), sensitivity studies, optimization, and regression-based analyses.

• Should be familiar with ASME section VIII div. 2 part 5 (Design by Analysis)

• Conduct linear and nonlinear structural analyses, including:

  • Static stress analysis

  • Transient structural and thermal analysis

  • Low and High cycle Fatigue and life assessment

  • Thermal stress analysis

  • Contact and sealing simulations

  • Wear analysis

• Evaluate valve performance under high pressure, temperature, and corrosive environments.

• Perform fluid-structure interaction (FSI) or support CFD–FEA coupling for flow-induced stresses and vibrations.

• Should have understanding of APDL and Ansys ACT

• Leverage the AI to automate the repetitive tasks in simulation

• Provide recommendations for improving:

  • Structural integrity

  • Sealing performance

  • Manufacturability

  • Cost efficiency

• Support product development from concept to validation

• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards such as:

  • ASME (e.g., Section VIII, B16 series)

  • API (e.g., API 6D, API 600, API 602)

  • ISO and PED requirements

• Conduct analyses for pressure boundary qualification and safety factors.

• Correlate simulation results with experimental data (pressure tests, burst tests, fatigue testing).

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for field failures and non-conformances.

• Develop and maintain simulation validation methodologies

• Owns project delivery, schedule, resources, and customer expectations

• Capability development as the need may be during project execution

• Should possess experience in advanced material modelling, including Hyperelasticity, Viscoplasticity, plasticity, cyclic plasticity, and other nonlinear constitutive material models as applicable

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver results by translating complex technical challenges into practical solutions and maintaining focus on organizational objectives. You build collaborative relationships across diverse teams and leverage different perspectives to achieve the best outcomes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, making sound decisions based on analysis and engineering judgment, and adapting approaches when new information becomes available. You actively seek opportunities to improve processes, embrace innovation, and use emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and business value.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven experience of using FEA tools like Ansys, Abaqus

• Develop scripts or automation to improve simulation efficiency

• Knowledge of international standards for pressure equipment, such as ASME, API, EN, ISO (PED), BS valve standards

• Excellent working experience in CAD software, such as Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

• Knowledge and experience in design for manufacturability using machining processes is essential, with experience in casting design considered an advantage

• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material behaviour, nonlinear analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics

• Strong communication skills

• Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Willingness to work outside traditional work hours to interact with supporting locations globally

• Able to optimize simulation for Speed & accuracy by selecting relevant domains, materials, analysis, solver etc

• Works with test engineer closely to increase accuracy of his models and root causes failures and proposes solutions.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering discipline

• English fluent – verbal and writing, any additional language is a plus

Minimum Work Experience Required:

• Min. of 8 years related FEA experience with min. of 3 years in the area of industrial valves

• Experience in matrix organization with skip level reporting

• Experience working with remote/global teams

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe diverse perspectives drive stronger innovation and better outcomes for our customers and communities. We support professional growth through meaningful work, ongoing learning opportunities, collaboration with global teams, and exposure to advanced engineering technologies. Our culture encourages curiosity, inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement while providing an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.