Senior Analyst - FEA

Lennox; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox in Chennai seeks a Mechanical/Structures engineer to perform Finite Element analyses for HVAC&R components, validating designs with ANSYS LS-DYNA, Nastran, Patran and Abaqus to support new product development. You willBenchmark models, assess constraints, and help establish reliable simulation workflows.

With 3+ years in FEA and solid mechanics, you will collaborate with CAD, manufacturing and sourcing teams, produce concise reports, mentor junior engineers, and drive design

Qualifications

• ME/M.Tech or higher in Mechanical/Applied Mechanics/Aerospace/Structures Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Finite Element/Structural Analysis (FEA) focusing on ANSYS LS-DYNA/MSC Dytran, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus Explicit, ALTAIR Radioss, CAE Fatigue, nCode or similar tools
• Experience in Crash, Impact, Vibration analysis (Modal, Harmonic, Random Vibrations), Rotor dynamics, Static Structural, Fatigue analysis
• Solid theoretical background in Vibrations, Statics and Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, and numerical methods
• Additional desirable: scripting and ML projects in mechanical/structural domain, automation tools, FEA project execution

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element analyses for HVAC&&R components.
• Collaborate with CAD, CFD, Manufacturing and Sourcing Engineers to solve field issues.
• Automate FEA workflows using Python APIs.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses (Crash, Impact, Vibration, Modal, Harmonic, Random) using ANSYS/LS-DYNA/Abaqus.
• Perform Impact/Drop analyses using LS-Dyna/MSC Dytran/Abaqus Explicit.
• Write analysis reports and technical documents.
• Short travel to international locations may occur.
• Develop methodologies and standard processes for simulations

Skills

Solid mechanics

Leadership potential

Independent worker

Education

ME/M.Tech in Mechanical/Structures

Tools

ANSYS LS-DYNA

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus Explicit

ALTAIR Radioss

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