Senior FEA Engineer- 4+ years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably in implants

About This Role\n\nPosition Overview\nThis Senior Engineer – FEA role will support product development for orthopaedic implants and instruments for Acumed by performing advanced simulation and analysis.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for developing and validating finite element models, correlating simulation results with real-world testing, and providing engineering insights to support design optimization. You will work closely with global engineering teams and follow best practices, engineering standards, and regulatory expectations relevant to medical devices.\n\nMandatory Skills:\n4+ years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably in implants, medical devices or precision engineering domains\nStrong experience in structural analysis (linear & nonlinear simulations)\nExperience with ANSYS (Workbench & Classic); APDL knowledge is an added advantage\nProficiency in FE meshing techniques and model setup\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretation skills\nGood communication and ability to work in a global engineering environment.\n\nDesired Skills:\nExperience in orthopaedic implant simulation under physiological loading conditions and validation\nStrong understanding of:\nMaterial, geometric, and contact nonlinearities\nFatigue analysis and life prediction\nExperience in modal, harmonic, transient, implicit & explicit analysis\nKnowledge of ISO & ASTM standards related to medical devices\nFamiliarity with FDA / EU medical device regulations\nExperience in correlation of simulation results with experimental and lab testing data\nExposure to fatigue & fracture mechanics\nUnderstanding of test methods and validation approaches for implants\nAbility to generate high-quality technical reports and presentations\nWorking knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks / SpaceClaim)\nExposure to cross-functional collaboration with design, testing, and quality teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPerform FEA simulations to support product design and development of orthopaedic implants\nTranslate real-world loading and boundary conditions into accurate simulation models\nDevelop and validate FE models for linear, nonlinear, and dynamic simulations\nCorrelate simulation results with laboratory testing and experimental data\nProvide design recommendations based on simulation insights\nGenerate and present high quality CAE analysis reports with actionable insights to stakeholders\nSupport development of CAE methodologies and best practices\nCollaborate with global teams across design, testing, quality and regulatory functions\nDemonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills while adapting to dynamic project priorities and working independently or within teams\n\nOpportunities for Growth\nTake ownership of cross-functional engineering projects with exposure to global product development practices\nBuild deep expertise in implant simulation and validation methodologies\nBuild leadership by mentoring junior engineers, improving processes, and driving data-based decision-making across global teams.\nProgress into senior roles such as Lead Engineer, Project Lead based on performance with leadership and mentoring opportunities.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nGraduation in Mechanical Engineering, (or equivalent work experience) with 4 -6 Years (Min 3 Yrs exp in projects working with global teams preferred)\nA seasoned, result-oriented engineer who can work independently once given direction, has good rapport with coworkers, can listen, be creative, and is detailed oriented.\nAbility to work independently and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes\nGood communication and collaboration skills with exposure to working in cross-functional or global team environments.\nSelf-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and testing methods.\nFlexible and adaptable to changing project priorities and business needs.\nWilling to travel within or outside India as and when needed (about 5% of travelling per year)