Senior Stress Engineer (FEA) - Turbomachinery

Job description

Educational Requirements - Master of Science - Master of Computer Applications - Master of Technology - Master of Engineering - Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Applications - Bachelor of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering Service Line Engineering Services Responsibilities - Perform stress analysis and FEA simulations to validate mechanical integrity of components such as fans, compressors, casings, combustors, turbines, and structures. - Apply FEA tools (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna) to predict mechanical behavior under various loading conditions including fatigue (low high cycle), creep, vibration, thermal loads, and extreme operating scenarios (blade-out, over-speed, burst duct). - Conduct mechanical integrity assessments to ensure product robustness and compliance with design requirements. - Support in-service engine safety through stress analysis and mechanical evaluations. - Lead Design of Experiments (DoE) and mechanical testing to validate stress predictions and improve design reliability. - Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and weight targets. - Define and execute analysis plans aligned with project milestones, cost, and quality goals. - Recommend design optimizations using Robust Engineering principles and stress analysis insights. - Drive continuous improvement in FEA methods, stress analysis processes, and mechanical integrity tools. - Act as a subject matter expert in stress analysis and FEA, sharing knowledge across engineering functions. Additional Responsibilities - Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (BE/BTech/MSc/MEng). - 6 to 12 years of hands-on experience in FEA, stress analysis, and mechanical integrity in aerospace or related industries. Technical and Professional Requirements - Strong experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna. - Proficiency in stress analysis, mechanical behavior prediction, and failure mechanism evaluation. - Familiarity with meshing tools (e.g., Hypermesh, Unigraphics) and data management systems (e.g., Teamcenter). - Understanding of material science, crack propagation, contact mechanics, and thermo-mechanical fatigue. - Ability to communicate complex FEA and stress analysis results to internal and external stakeholders. - Knowledge of aerospace product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks. Preferred Skills - Domain- >Turbomachinery- >Gas Turbine - Domain- >Turbomachinery- >Steam Turbine - Technology- >Finite Element Analysis- >ANSYS - Technology- >Finite Element Analysis- >Pro - Mechanica