FEA Engineer - Turbo Machinery

Role Overview

Analysis Responsibilities

• Perform complex linear and nonlinear structural, thermal, modal, and vibration analyses.
• Perform static, modal, and fatigue analyses on rotating and static hardware.
• Conduct steady-state and transient thermal simulations to evaluate thermal stress and gradients.
• Analyze natural frequencies, Campbell diagrams, and forced response for HCF and LCF risk assessment.
• Develop simplified finite element solutions based on the physics of the problem.
• Correlate analytical models with physical test data.

Project and Technical Delivery

• Support the full product lifecycle from conceptual design through validation and field issue resolution.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and certification bodies.
• Contribute to standardization and automation of FEA workflows.
• Collaborate across functions and communicate technical information to engineering and leadership audiences.
• Maintain first-time quality metrics and consistent project execution.

Required Qualifications

• BTech or MTech in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• At least 10 years of structural analysis experience in rotating machinery or the gas turbine industry.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, and APDL macros.
• Basic knowledge of UG-NX and HyperMesh.
• Strong knowledge of finite element methods.
• Knowledge of HCF and LCF fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep, and high-temperature material behavior.
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics fundamentals, submodeling, coupled-field analysis, and cyclic symmetric analysis.

Additional Skills

• Python or MATLAB scripting is listed as a plus.
• Attention to detail is important for high-consequence, safety-critical applications.

Benefits

• Benefits are provided according to company standard and regional policy.