Senior Development Engineer - CAE

Lucas TVS; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas TVS Limited is seeking an engineer to perform finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, vibrational, fatigue, and multi-physics problems. You will develop simulation models from CAD, ensure proper boundary conditions, and run simulations for NPD validation, RFQ feasibility, production issues, and field failures.

The role requires close collaboration with design, testing, and manufacturing teams, adherence to simulation standards, and clear documentation of assumptions and

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, vibrational, fatigue, and multi-physics problems.
• Develop simulation models from CAD with proper boundary conditions and assumptions.
• Execute simulations for: NPD design validation, RFQ feasibility assessment, Production issues (line failures), Field failure investigations.
• Support root cause analysis using physics-based simulation.
• Ensure result accuracy and correlation with test / field data.
• Optimize designs for: Strength, Weight reduction, Thermal performance.
• Follow defined simulation standards, checklists, and governance guidelines
• Document simulations with clear assumptions, results, and conclusions
• Support customer queries by providing simulation-backed technical inputs
• Work closely with design, testing, and manufacturing teams
• Maintain simulation models and reuse validated methodologies
• Deliver simulations within defined timelines and quality expectations

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, vibrational, fatigue, and multi-physics problems.
• Develop simulation models from CAD with proper boundary conditions and assumptions.
• Execute simulations for:
  • o NPD design validation
  • o RFQ feasibility assessment
  • o Production issues (line failures)
  • o Field failure investigations
• Support root cause analysis using physics-based simulation.
• Ensure result accuracy and correlation with test / field data.
• Optimize designs for:
  • o Strength
  • o Weight reduction
  • o Thermal performance
• Follow defined simulation standards, checklists, and governance guidelines
• Document simulations with clear assumptions, results, and conclusions
• Support customer queries by providing simulation-backed technical inputs
• Work closely with design, testing, and manufacturing teams
• Maintain simulation models and reuse validated methodologies
• Deliver simulations within defined timelines and quality expectations

Preferred candidate profile

• To perform high-quality simulation to support design validation, risk elimination, and failure resolution across RFQ, NPD, production, and field issues, under the guidance of the Simulation Head. Ensure accurate modelling, correlation, and timely delivery contributing to reduced physical iterations and improved product quality.