Sr. Lead Engineer

Danfoss; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Flexible Work

Inclusive Culture

Benefits (13th salary)

Job summary

Danfoss Fluid Conveyance is seeking a Lead / Sr. Lead Engineer – FEA Simulations to drive advanced structural, nonlinear and contact analyses for hydraulic hose assemblies and related components.

You will lead simulation activities, validate models, and enable data-driven decisions that reduce prototypes and accelerate innovation. Collaborating with global design, testing and manufacturing teams, you will mentor engineers, develop design guidelines, and promote virtual testing practices while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace or related field with FEA specialization.
• 8–12 years of experience in FEA/CAEs and product simulation, including nonlinear/contact analyses.
• Expertise in rubber-metal interfaces, large deformations, hyperelastic materials and nonlinear contacts.
• Experience with braided/spiral reinforced hose structures is preferred.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and ability to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced structural, nonlinear, and contact FEA simulations for hose fittings and assemblies.
• Develop and validate models for rubbers, elastomers, and reinforced composites.
• Drive design decisions by evaluating burst, fatigue, retention, and durability.
• Collaborate with global teams to investigate failures and establish design guidelines.
• Mentor engineers and promote virtual testing methodologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

FEA

Nonlinear Analysis

Rubber Modeling

Composite Materials

Leadership

Python

C++

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

nCode

fe-safe

Python

C++

Job description

The Impact You\u2019ll Make

As a Lead / Sr. Lead Engineer – FEA Simulations, you will play a critical role in advancing the virtual product development capabilities of Danfoss Fluid Conveyance. You will lead complex simulation activities that help improve the performance, durability, reliability, and efficiency of hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings, couplings, and related fluid conveyance products. Your expertise in nonlinear finite element analysis, rubber and composite material modeling, and design validation will enable data-driven engineering decisions, reduce dependence on physical prototypes, and accelerate innovation. Working closely with global teams across design, testing, materials, and manufacturing, you will help deliver robust solutions that address customer challenges and support the development of industry-leading products.

What You\u2019ll Be Doing

• Lead advanced structural, nonlinear, and contact FEA simulations for hydraulic hose fittings, couplings, ferrules, inserts, and hose assemblies to support product development and validation.
• Develop and validate simulation models for rubber compounds, elastomeric materials, and reinforced composite hose constructions, including braided and spiral reinforcement structures.
• Drive simulation-led design decisions by evaluating performance characteristics such as burst pressure, proof pressure, fatigue life, fitting retention, impact resistance, and durability.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to investigate product failures, correlate simulation results with physical testing, and develop engineering design guidelines and best practices.
• Mentor engineers, lead technical discussions, and promote the adoption of virtual testing methodologies that improve development efficiency and product quality.

In this role, you will also contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies, support multiple engineering programs simultaneously, and provide technical recommendations that influence product strategy, design optimization, and manufacturing decisions.

Essential Qualifications

• Master\u2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a related field with a specialization in Finite Element Analysis, CAE, or simulation engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAE, and product simulation, including significant experience with structural, nonlinear, and contact analyses.
• Strong expertise in modeling and analysis of rubber-metal interfaces, large deformation behavior, hyperelastic materials, and nonlinear contact interactions.
• Proven experience with composite material modeling, particularly braided and spiral reinforced hose constructions or similar reinforced structures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding engineering projects, mentoring team members, and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hydraulic hose systems, hose fittings, quick disconnect couplings, fluid conveyance products, or hydraulic machinery will be highly valued. Knowledge of fatigue and durability analysis tools such as nCode, fe-safe, or equivalent software is advantageous. Exposure to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design of Experiments (DOE), optimization methodologies, and programming skills in Python or C++ would be beneficial. We are also looking for professionals who have experience working with global teams, developing engineering best practices, interpreting material test data, and managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high technical standards.

What You\u2019ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You\u2019ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You\u2019ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they\u2019re worth asking about—we think they\u2019re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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