Principal Engineer, CAE

Molex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer / Technical Lead to join the Multiphysics Simulation Group within Global Engineering Services (GES) in Bengaluru. You will drive surrogate modeling and VPQ initiatives to accelerate product development.

You will mentor engineers, implement advanced FEA methods, and collaborate with global teams to deliver robust simulation solutions across automotive, datacom, industrial, and consumer product lines.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or computational engineering with focus on structural simulation.
• Experience with surrogate or reduced-order models from simulation data.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural simulation initiatives across Molex divisions.
• Develop and deploy surrogate models predicting structural metrics.
• Apply FEA to nonlinear materials, contact, and fatigue problems.
• Drive virtual product qualification through predictive engineering.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and translate requirements.

Skills

Structural simulation

Surrogate modeling

Programming (Python/MATLAB)

Cross-functional teamwork

FEA methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Computational/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Ansys

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

Nastran

Isight

HyperStudy

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer / Technical Lead to join the Multiphysics Simulation Group within Global Engineering Services (GES). In this role, you will combine deep expertise in structural simulation with advanced surrogate modeling techniques to accelerate product development and support Molex's vision of Virtual Product Qualification (VPQ). You will drive innovation by developing predictive models that transform complex simulation data into actionable engineering insights, enabling faster, more informed design decisions across a diverse portfolio of products and industries.

Our Team

The Multiphysics Simulation Group within Molex's Global Engineering Services organization serves as the predictive engineering backbone for the company. Our team develops advanced simulation methodologies, digital twins, and AI-assisted surrogate models that help reduce reliance on physical prototypes while improving product performance, reliability, and speed to market. We collaborate globally with product engineering teams across automotive, datacom, industrial, medical, aerospace, and consumer product divisions to create next‑generation engineering solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead structural simulation initiatives that support product development across multiple Molex business divisions.
• Develop and deploy surrogate models that predict structural performance metrics such as stress, strain, displacement, and deformation.
• Apply advanced finite element analysis (FEA) methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges involving nonlinear materials, contact mechanics, impact, vibration, fatigue, and creep.
• Drive the adoption of predictive engineering approaches that reduce development cycles and enable virtual product qualification.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to translate design requirements into robust simulation and modeling strategies.
• Establish simulation best practices, validation methodologies, and technical standards that improve engineering quality and consistency.
• Contribute to digital twin initiatives by integrating structural prediction models into broader multiphysics environments.
• Evaluate emerging simulation, optimization, and AI technologies to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen the team's technical expertise in structural mechanics, simulation methodologies, and surrogate modeling techniques.
• Communicate complex technical findings and model limitations effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computational Mechanics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in structural simulation using commercial FEA software such as Ansys, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Nastran, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, stress‑strain relationships, material behavior, contact mechanics, nonlinear analysis, and finite element methods.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating surrogate or reduced‑order models from simulation datasets.
• Proficiency with programming and automation tools such as Python, MATLAB, or equivalent scripting environments.
• Experience performing simulation correlation and validation using analytical calculations and physical test results.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering teams and global stakeholders.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Applied Mechanics, or a related field.
• Experience with surrogate modeling tools such as Physics AI, DEP MeshWorks, Ansys SimAI, Altair HyperStudy, Siemens HEEDS, Isight, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques including regression models, neural networks, Gaussian process regression, and response surface methodologies.
• Experience with Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, or Physics‑Informed Neural Networks (PINNs).
• Background in digital twin development and predictive engineering frameworks.
• Experience in drop‑test, impact, crashworthiness, fatigue, or reliability‑focused simulation programs.
• Exposure to coupled multiphysics simulations including thermo‑structural or electro‑thermal‑structural analysis.
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership on complex simulation programs.

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Who We Are

Molex is a Koch company and a global leader in connectivity solutions that enable technology across a wide range of industries, including data communications, automotive, healthcare, industrial automation, consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense. With a portfolio of more than 100,000 products and operations in over 40 countries, Molex partners with innovators around the world to solve complex design and engineering challenges.

Within Molex, Global Engineering Services (GES) plays a critical role in advancing simulation‑driven product development through predictive engineering, digital twins, virtual qualification, and advanced modeling technologies. By combining engineering excellence with data‑driven insights, GES helps accelerate innovation and create long‑term value for customers and the business.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.