Expleo Solutions Ltd - CAE Engineer Safety/Crash Analysis

Job Description - Senior CAE Engineer (Safety/Crash Analysis)

Position: Senior CAE Engineer - Safety (Crash Analysis)
Experience: 5 to 10 years
Location: Chennai

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out safety virtual simulations for vehicle crash analysis and performance evaluation.
• Perform FE model building and integration using ANSA.
• Conduct pre-processing (part meshing & integration), analysis (Pam Crash / LS-DYNA), and post-processing (Metapost).
• Support correlation activities with test data and ensure alignment with global safety regulations.
• Provide design recommendations and technical insights for improving structural crashworthiness and occupant safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address CAE safety requirements in upcoming programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by adopting scripting/automation and AI-based tools for efficiency.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Crash Analysis: Minimum 5 years of experience in CAE safety domain.
• FE Model Building & Integration: At least 2 years hands-on experience.
• Tools Proficiency: ANSA, Primer, LS-DYNA (mandatory), Metapost.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, nomenclature, and safety regulations.
• Sound understanding of Classical & Applied Mechanics, particularly Strength of Materials.
• Good awareness of physics fundamentals and ability to apply logical reasoning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering (preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• High learning aptitude with a curious, inquisitive, and responsible mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently as well as in a team.