Senior CAE Engineer (VI)
PACCAR · Pune
PACCAR India is seeking an experienced Finite Element Analyst to join its engineering team, responsible for analyzing and optimizing commercial vehicle systems and subsystems using advanced CAE tools such as OptiStruct, HyperWorks, and Abaqus.
In this role, you will help develop and validate FEA models, perform structural, durability, thermal, and vibration analyses, collaborate with global engineering teams to support product development, and provide simulation-driven recommendations to enhance vehicle performance, reliability, and quality. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of CAE practices and methodologies
At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation
Key Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility of this role is to perform FEA-based analysis of PACCAR’s global products.
- Collaborate with global and local teams to understand design intent and develop as well as validate structural FEA models to support new engineering designs.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of products and assess requirements for vehicle systems, subsystems, and components in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply digital prototyping techniques for static and vibration-based structural analyses, including stress, deformation, thermal, fatigue, modal, harmonic, and random vibration studies.
- Provide training and guidance to junior team members.
- Perform FEA simulations on vehicle systems and subsystems using HyperWorks and Abaqus.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s / master’s in mechanical, Automotive Engineering.
Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:
- 4–7 years of relevant experience within a multinational engineering organization.
- Strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly Strength of Materials and vibrations, with practical application in mechanical design.
- Experience in analyzing metal castings, forgings, sheet metal, and welded components.
- Hands-on experience working with engine and transmission assemblies.
- Solid understanding of Finite Element Method (FEM) principles, along with proven experience using commercial FEA software tools.
Technical / Professional Experience Desired:
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
- Expertise in component validation, test procedures and issue resolution
- Hands-on experience with product design & development lifecycle
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
- Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities.
- Experience in Altair HyperWorks suite and Abaqus FEA solver.
Technical Competencies:
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define structural FEA analysis requirements for PACCAR products.
- Interpret, summarize, and effectively communicate results from static and vibration structural FEA analyses—including stress, deformation, fatigue, modal, harmonic, and random vibration—to both local and global teams, along with providing technical and design recommendations.
- Support test planning activities as needed to validate simulation models and ensure correlation between analysis results and physical test outcomes.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of product functionality and architecture, collaborating closely with product development and testing teams.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Quick learner with high energy, adaptability, and a strong drive to exceed expectations.
- Problem‑solving skills with learning approach
- A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
- Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability