Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Senior FEA Engineer to lead finite element analyses for turbomachinery components. You will perform complex meshing, model setup, and multi-physics analyses, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires extensive experience with ANSYS (Workbench/APDL), UG NX, and scripting, with emphasis on high-quality validation and documentation. Join a team delivering engineering solutions for global clients.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of FEA experience with ANSYS in turbomachinery.
• Proficient in ANSYS library, material models, and APDL scripting.
• Experience with UG NX, SpaceClaim or Design Modeller is preferred.
• Experience with ASME BPV Sec VIII code is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Perform FE modeling and meshing of complex structures with 1D/2D/3D elements.
• Set up models including materials, boundary conditions, loads and contacts.
• Carry out static, transient, harmonic and buckling analyses; assess fatigue and creep where relevant.
• Evaluate bolt/weld joints and validate results with stakeholders.
• Mentor new joiners and lead program-level initiatives.

Skills

FEA fundamentals

ANSYS (Workbench)

Turbomachinery knowhow

Python scripting

UG NX modelling

Boundary conditions & loads

Hypermesh experience

Education

Mechanical eng degree

Tools

APDL scripting

SpaceClaim

Design Modeller

ACT

Python

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just our actions but also our strategic approach and determination that sets us apart. With a proud 25-year legacy as a premier provider of engineering solutions, we believe in the transformative power of innovation to achieve the seemingly impossible. Our team is driven by the aspiration to create a positive impact on the world—to contribute to a more promising future. We unite various technologies and industries, harnessing the diverse talents of individuals who are driven by a purpose-driven work environment, to enhance problem-solving efficiency and efficacy.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just our actions but also our strategic approach and determination that sets us apart. With a proud 25-year legacy as a premier provider of engineering solutions, we believe in the transformative power of innovation to achieve the seemingly impossible. Our team is driven by the aspiration to create a positive impact on the world—to contribute to a more promising future. We unite various technologies and industries, harnessing the diverse talents of individuals who are driven by a purpose-driven work environment, to enhance problem-solving efficiency and efficacy.

Casing: 1B

Job Description

• Candidate needs to be proficient in FE meshing of complex structure using 1D, 2D, & 3D elements. Needs to be proficient in creating hexahedral, tetrahedral, and combined mesh with transition in ANSYS/NX CAE. Hypermesh meshing experience will be added advantage.
• Needs to be proficient with model set-up including but not limited to, material, boundary condition, load, & contact application in ANSYS. Needs to have expertise in linear & non-linear modeling.
• Needs to be proficient in static & transient thermal, structural and modal analyses. Needs to have good work experience in harmonic and buckling analyses.
• Needs to be proficient in bolt/weld joint assessment.
• Needs to be proficient in fatigue (LCF and HCF) analysis. And needs to have good work experience in thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture mechanics and creep analyses.
• Needs to validate the results and document the assessment along with results summary and conclusion.
• Needs to participate in internal & external reviews and present the assessment to stakeholders.
• Needs to mentor and train new joiners and less experienced engineers.
• Need to take lead in team building & program level initiatives

Required Skills And Experience

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals especially in solid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, theory of failure, and finite element methods.
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 8 to 12 years of experience in finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS (Workbench & APDL) in preferably turbomachinery (Gas & steam turbine) domain.
• Proficient with ANSYS Element library, material models, and APDL scripting. Working experience with ACT, and python scripting will be added advantage.
• Proficient in UG NX modeling, model clean-up, and modification using spaceclaim or design modeller
• Good experience in free body diagram and hand calculation.
• Experience in performing strength assessment as per ASME BPV Sec VIII Code. Experience with Euro codes will be added advantage.
• Should be able to work independently and guide others. Should be able to provide design suggestion and alternate solutions.

Work Experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals especially in solid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, theory of failure, and finite element methods.
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 8 to 12 years of experience in finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS (Workbench & APDL) in preferably turbomachinery (Gas & steam turbine) domain.
• Proficient with ANSYS Element library, material models, and APDL scripting. Working experience with ACT, and python scripting will be added advantage.
• Proficient in UG NX modeling, model clean-up, and modification using spaceclaim or design modeller
• Good experience in free body diagram and hand calculation.
• Experience in performing strength assessment as per ASME BPV Sec VIII Code. Experience with Euro codes will be added advantage.
• Should be able to work independently and guide others. Should be able to provide design suggestion and alternate solutions.