Senior Analyst - FEA

Lennox International; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox International in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced FEA engineer to perform numerical simulations on HVAC&R components using ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and related tools. You will work with CAD, CFD, manufacturing and sourcing to solve design issues and verify structural integrity throughout the product development cycle.

The role involves building automated FEA workflows with Python, applying static and dynamic analyses (crash, vibration, rotor dynamics), and delivering clear reports.

Qualifications

• ME/M.S/M.Tech in Mechanical/Applied Mechanics/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Structures Engineering or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in Finite Element/Structural Analysis (FEA) with focus on ANSYS/LS-DYNA/MSC Dytran, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus/Explicit.
• Experience in Crash, Impact, Vibration analysis (Modal/Harmonic/Random), Rotor dynamics, Static Structural and Fatigue analysis.
• Strong background in Vibrations, Statics and Dynamics and numerical methods.
• Desirable: scripting and ML projects in mechanical/structural domain.

Responsibilities

• Perform numerical simulations using tools like LS-Dyna, MSC Dytran, SIM AI/ Physics AI, Nastran, Patran, ANSYS Workbench on in-house HVAC&R components.
• Collaborate with CAD, CFD, Manufacturing and Sourcing to address field issues and verify design integrity.
• Automate FEA workflows using Python APIs.
• Conduct static and dynamic analyses including crash, vibration and rotor dynamics; document findings.
• Prepare analysis reports and technical documents; carry out independent research and develop methodologies.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Strength of materials

Finite element analysis

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Nastran

Abaqus

Patran

Python scripting

Education

ME/M.S/M.Tech in Mechanical/Applied Mechanics/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Structures Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

MSC Dytran

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus Explicit

ALTAIR Radioss

CAE Fatigue

nCode

Job description

Company Profile

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform numerical simulations using tools like LS-Dyna, MSC Dytran, SIM AI/ Physics AI, Nastran, Patran, ANSYS Workbench etc. on all in-house HVAC&R components as part of new product development
• Work closely with CAD Designers, CFD, Manufacturing and Sourcing Engineers to solve field issues, identify the critical locations and providing design solutions during early in the design cycle, to verify the structural integrity, reliability of the product
• Automate FEA workflow using Python APIs
• Perform Static and Dynamic analysis like Crash, Impact, Vibration, Modal, Harmonic, Random vibration, Rotor Dynamics analysis, Handling, Shipping/Transportation analysis using Ansys tools
• Perform Impact and Drop analysis using LS Dyna/ MSC Dytran/ Abaqus Explicit.
• Write analysis reports and other technical documents.
• Short travel to international locations may occur as part of the role.
• Perform independent research and create methodologies and standard process documents for simulations

Knowledge and capabilities required:

• Able to independently execute projects with little or no guidance
• Strong knowledge of Solid Mechanics and Strength of Materials
• Comfortable working with global counterparts
• Ability to develop rapport and forge relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to guide new engineers in certain aspects of project execution
• Ability to learn and execute technology projects under guidance
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements & productivity

Qualifications

• ME/M.S/M.Tech or above in: Mechanical/Applied Mechanics/Aerospace/Aeronautical/ Any Structures Engineering or related field
• Three or more years of experience in Finite Element/ Structural Analysis (FEA), with a strong focus on ANSYS LS-DYNA/ MSC Dytran, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus Explicit, ALTAIR Radioss, CAE Fatigue, nCode, or similar simulation tools
• Experience in Crash, Impact, Vibration analysis (Modal, Harmonic, Random Vibrations), Rotor dynamics analysis, Static Structural analysis, Fatigue analysis
• Solid theoretical background in Vibrations, Statics and Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, and numerical methods
• Additional desirable skills: Executed scripting and machine learning projects in mechanical/structural domain. Created automation tools. Executed FEA projects