Senior SME Simulation Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced FEA engineer to work with the Global Engineering team on valve components and assemblies. You will perform static, fatigue, thermal, and nonlinear analyses, and guide design improvements to enhance reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires strong knowledge of solid mechanics, experience with Ansys/Abaqus, CAD tools (Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and collaboration with remote teams across locations worldwide. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with finite element analysis (FEA) using industry-standard tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus).
• Strong background in solid mechanics, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and nonlinear analysis.
• Excellent communication and ability to document technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA on valve components and assemblies to guide design improvements and weight reduction.
• Conduct linear and nonlinear structural analyses: static stress, fatigue, thermal, contact and sealing simulations.
• Evaluate valve performance under high pressure, temperature, and corrosive environments.
• Perform FSI or CFD–FEA coupling to assess flow-induced stresses and vibrations.
• Provide recommendations to improve structural integrity, sealing, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Support product development from concept to validation.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME, API, ISO, and PED standards.
• Correlate simulation results with experimental data (pressure, burst, fatigue tests).
• Support root cause analysis for field failures and non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain simulation validation methodologies.

Skills

FEA tools experience

Solid mechanics knowledge

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

English fluent – verbal and writing

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with the Global Engineering team and technical leads to perform FEA on valve components, assemblies with the goal to provide design and development recommendations. The simulation is giving guidance how to reduce weight of components and assemblies.

• Conduct linear and nonlinear structural analyses, including:

  • Static stress analysis

  • Fatigue and life assessment

  • Thermal stress analysis

  • Contact and sealing simulations

• Evaluate valve performance under high pressure, temperature, and corrosive environments.

• Perform fluid-structure interaction (FSI) or support CFD–FEA coupling for flow-induced stresses and vibrations.

• Provide recommendations for improving:

  • Structural integrity

  • Sealing performance

  • Manufacturability

  • Cost efficiency

• Support product development from concept to validation

• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards such as:

  • ASME (e.g., Section VIII, B16 series)

  • API (e.g., API 6D, API 600, API 602)

  • ISO and PED requirements

• Conduct analyses for pressure boundary qualification and safety factors.

• Correlate simulation results with experimental data (pressure tests, burst tests, fatigue testing).

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for field failures and non-conformances.

• Develop and maintain simulation validation methodologies

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver high-quality work by applying strong analytical thinking and sound engineering judgment. You collaborate effectively across diverse teams and build productive relationships with stakeholders worldwide. You readily adapt to new challenges, embrace innovative technologies, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. You communicate technical concepts clearly, make informed recommendations, and remain focused on achieving results that support broader organizational objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven experience of using FEA tools like Ansys, Abaqus

• Develop scripts or automation to improve simulation efficiency

• Knowledge of international standards for pressure equipment, such as ASME, API, EN, ISO (PED), BS valve standards

• Excellent working experience in CAD software, such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Solidworks

• Knowledge and experience in design for manufacturability using machining processes is essential, with experience in casting design considered an advantage

• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material behaviour, nonlinear analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics

• Strong communication skills

• Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Willingness to work outside traditional work hours to interact with supporting locations globally

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Minimum Educational Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering discipline

  • English fluent – verbal and writing, any additional language is a plus

• Minimum Work Experience Required:

  • Min. of 5 years related FEA experience with min. of 2 years in the area of industrial valves

  • Experience in matrix organization with skip level reporting

  • Experience working with remote/global teams
    

• Travel:

  • Be willing to travel to global business locations as needed

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we believe diverse perspectives drive stronger solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. You will have opportunities to work with global teams, solve meaningful engineering challenges, and contribute to products that support critical industries around the world. We welcome applicants with varied experiences and encourage individuals who are excited about the role, even if they do not meet every qualification listed, to apply.