Project Engineer - CAE (ANSYS APDL)

Speed Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Global is seeking an experienced FEA engineer in Pune to perform finite element analyses using ANSYS Workbench. You will handle geometry cleanup, meshing, model setup and validation for mechanical components across automotive and aerospace domains.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong fundamentals, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to customers and internal stakeholders. You will work on-site in Pune and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace/Auto/ Aeronautical with 1–3 years in FEA using ANSYS Workbench.
• Ability to perform analytical calculations from first principles.
• Define analysis approach with appropriate boundary conditions and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret results and provide design recommendations.
• Experience in Static (Linear/Non-Linear), Modal analysis and Fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the customer to define the project scope and goals.
• Document/report geometry, materials, scope, approach, acceptance criteria, inputs, deliverables.
• Perform Geometry cleanup and meshing using SpaceClaim and ANSYS Workbench.
• Prepare FE model and carry out meshing and setup.
• Assign material properties, contacts and boundary conditions.
• Validate results against acceptance criteria and sanity checks.
• Propose design improvements to meet criteria; optimize where possible.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports detailing findings.
• Regularly update customers on status, milestones and timelines.
• Manage day-to-day project execution and prepare for review meetings.

Skills

FEA

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical calculations

Communication skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/A Automobile Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

SpaceClaim

HyperMesh

Job description

1 to 3 Years

Pune, Maharashtra

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with the customer to clearly define and understand the project’s scope thoroughly, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Document/Report generation for geometry consideration, material properties, scope & approach, acceptance criteria, input data required, Queries, Deliverables etc.
• Perform Geometry Clean-up, Meshing using Space claim, ANSYS Workbench software
• Preparation of FE model
• Meshing
• Assigning material properties, Contacts & Boundary conditions
• Validation of results through sanity checks, comparing the results against acceptance criteria.
• Propose design recommendations based on the results to meet acceptance criteria or to optimize the design.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports summarizing the project findings.
• Regularly engage with customers to discuss project status, provide updates, ensure timely deliveries, and adhere to project timelines.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the project independently, prepare for review meetings at key stages, and ensure deadlines are met effectively.

Experience and Skills Required:

• B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical/Automobile/Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering with 1 to 3 years of Experience in Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS Workbench software
• Ability to carry out analytical calculations using first principles / engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to understand and comprehend requirements, understand operating environment of the component and system, define analysis approach with appropriate boundary conditions and define appropriate acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret analysis results and provide design recommendations.
• Experience on Static (Linear and Non-Linear), Modal analysis and Fatigue assessment.
• Exposure to Thermo-Mechanical analysis, Transient Structural analysis will be added advantage
• Good understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory and practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, Ability to create clear and concise technical documentation.
• Good proficiency in FEA tools:
• Mandatory - Hands-on experience on Spaceclaim, ANSYS Workbench
• Good to Have – ANSYS APDL, Hypermesh (Optional)
• Good skills in MS-office tools. Ability to create reports and documentation.