Research Engineer, Pune

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune is a premier Automotive Research Institute, with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, involved in R&D, Homologation, Testing&Certification, Calibration&Skill Development services to Automotive and Allied industries globally. We are looking for the following position for our Durability team, part of the Engineering Design&Simulation (EDS) Laboratory Project Specific Research Engineer– FEA Engineer (Durability Domain) (03 – ARAI Contract) Location – HTC - Chakan The candidate should have completed Bachelors BE/ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from reputed University with minimum First Class Work Experience: Min. 3-6 years of overall experience in durability domain.Description of Duties: - To build complete vehicle model, meshing, boundary condition application, and load case setup. - Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis using FEA tools (e.g., HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Nastran, Abaqus, Design life/FEMFATetc). - Support design validation through simulation-driven insights and provide design improvement recommendations.- Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including contact, large deformation, and material nonlinearity studies. - Execute fatigue life assessment and spot weld fatigue analysis for assemblies. - Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing simulation methods, assumptions, and results.- Participate in design reviews and contribute to achieving target performance and durability goals. Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in FEA pre/post-processing tools viz. HyperMesh. - Experience with solvers like Abaqus, OptiStruct, Nastran,. - Knowledge of fatigue life prediction tools (e.g., nCode or FEMFAT).- Understanding of material behaviour, load cases, and vehicle/component testing methods will be an added advantage Other Requirements: - Working in shifts, if required - Good track record Last Date of Application: 14th June 2026