Structural Analysis Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Mechanical Engineering FEA specialist with 2–5 years of experience using ANSYS and NX. The role focuses on meshing, model setup, and multi-physics analyses for complex structures, including turbomachinery components.

Candidate should have strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials, with scripting skills in APDL/Python and experience in SpaceClaim or Design Modeller. Independent work and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on FEA experience in ANSYS/NX CAE.

Responsibilities

• Perform FE model setup: material, boundary conditions, loads, and contacts.
• Conduct static thermal, structural and modal analyses; explore transient/ harmonic/buckling when applicable.
• Assess bolted joints using reduced-order and 3D modeling approaches.
• Perform fatigue analysis (LCF/HCF) and document results with conclusions.
• Present assessment findings in reviews with stakeholders.
• Deliver timely, high-quality analysis results.

Skills

FEA fundamentals

Solid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS (Workbench & APDL)

NX modeling

SpaceClaim/Design Modeller

APDL scripting

Python scripting

HyperMesh

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its not just our actions but also our strategic approach and determination that sets us apart. With a proud 25-year legacy as a premier provider of engineering solutions, we believe in the transformative power of innovation to achieve the seemingly impossible. Our team is driven by the aspiration to create a positive impact on the world-to contribute to a more promising future. We unite various technologies and industries, harnessing the diverse talents of individuals who are driven by a purpose-driven work environment, to enhance problem-solving efficiency and efficacy.

At Quest Global, its not just our actions but also our strategic approach and determination that sets us apart. With a proud 25-year legacy as a premier provider of engineering solutions, we believe in the transformative power of innovation to achieve the seemingly impossible. Our team is driven by the aspiration to create a positive impact on the world-to contribute to a more promising future. We unite various technologies and industries, harnessing the diverse talents of individuals who are driven by a purpose-driven work environment, to enhance problem-solving efficiency and efficacy.

Job Description

• Candidate needs to be proficient in FE meshing of complex structure using 1D, 2D, & 3D elements. Needs at least 2-5 years of hands-on experience in creating hexahedral, tetrahedral, and combined mesh with transition in ANSYS/NX CAE. Hypermesh meshing experience will be added advantage.
• Needs to perform model set-up including but not limited to, material, boundary condition, load, & contact application in ANSYS. Needs to have good understanding and experience in linear & non-linear modeling.
• Needs to perform static thermal, structural and modal analyses. Experience in transient thermal, harmonic and buckling analyses will be added advantage.
• Needs to perform bolted joint assessment with reduced order and 3D modeling approaches.
• Needs to perform fatigue (LCF and HCF) analysis. Work experience in thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture mechanics and creep analyses will be added advantage.
• Needs to validate the results and document the assessment along with results summary and conclusion.
• Needs to participate in internal & external reviews and present the assessment to stakeholders.
• Needs to perform the task in timely manner with high quality.

Required Skills And Experience

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals especially in solid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and theory of failure. Fundamental knowledge of Finite element methods will be added advantage.
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 2 to 5 years of experience in finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS (Workbench & APDL). Experience in turbomachinery (Gas & steam turbine) domain will be added advantage, specially on Casings and Rotors.
• Good understanding of ANSYS Element library, material models, and APDL scripting. Experience with ACT, and python scripting will be added advantage.
• Working experience in UG NX modeling. model clean-up, and modification using Spaceclaim or Deisgn Modeller is must.
• Good experience in free body diagram and hand calculation.
• Experience in performing strength assessment as per ASME BPV Sec VIII Code. Experience with Euro codes will be added advantage.
• Should be able to work independently with minimal hand holding.
• Should be a good team player and take ownership of the task.

Work Experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals especially in solid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and theory of failure. Fundamental knowledge of Finite element methods will be added advantage.
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 2 to 5 years of experience in finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS (Workbench & APDL). Experience in turbomachinery (Gas & steam turbine) domain will be added advantage, specially on Casings and Rotors.
• Good understanding of ANSYS Element library, material models, and APDL scripting. Experience with ACT, and python scripting will be added advantage.
• Working experience in UG NX modeling. model clean-up, and modification using Spaceclaim or Deisgn Modeller is must.
• Good experience in free body diagram and hand calculation.
• Experience in performing strength assessment as per ASME BPV Sec VIII Code. Experience with Euro codes will be added advantage.
• Should be able to work independently with minimal hand holding.
• Should be a good team player and take ownership of the task.