Senior Engineer - FEA

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Job Title 

Senior FEA Engineer
Location  

Bangalore

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation, life science and industrial solutions. Ingersoll Rand’s Global Engineering & Technology Center (GEC) in Bangalore, A GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFIED WORKPLACE is driven by an ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, has been a beacon of innovation for over 19 years, embodying our purpose to “Make Life Better” for our employees, customers, shareholders and the planet.  

The Engineering & Technology center has expertly supported a diverse range of industrial products, offering deep expertise in core and digital engineering space. By cultivating a sense of inclusion, belonging and respect, and a collaborative culture, the GEC has fostered the most talented and capable engineers, thereby playing a pivotal role in driving Ingersoll Rand’s purpose and strategic focus areas. 

Job & Division Summary: 

Provide technical expertise to product development teams through the application of engineering simulation to support the design, analysis, and testing of new and existing products. Simulation tools may include Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD), One-Dimensional Analysis (1D), and other analytical methods. Simulation expertise will be applied across a variety of mechanical and power products. Review analysis and test results, identify opportunities for design improvement or root causes of failure, and collaborate with product development teams to develop effective engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA on various mechanical components and systems to evaluate structural integrity, stress distribution, deformation, vibration characteristics, and failure modes.
• Utilize strong knowledge of solid mechanics principles to accurately model and simulate real-world engineering problems.
• Improve the mechanical calculation discipline and enhance existing analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Validate FEA results through comparison with experimental data, analytical calculations, and established engineering standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of simulations.
• Carry out hand calculations and develop 1-D analysis tools to improve engineering productivity and support design decisions.
• Lead FEA projects independently from problem definition through final recommendations, providing technical direction and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality simulation results.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, promoting best practices in simulation methodologies, model development, result validation, and engineering problem-solving.
• Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, and external vendors.

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to perform linear and non-linear static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis using Ansys Workbench.
• Demonstrated ability to lead simulation projects independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in using tools auch as Spaceclaim and Ansys Mechanical.
• Rigorous knowledge of Solid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and structural analysis principles.

Desired Skills

• Good working knowledge of vibration analysis
• Experience in scripting and automation within the Ansys Discovery and Workbench platforms is highly desirable.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop automated workflows, improve simulation efficiency, and enhance engineering productivity
• Knowledge of GT Suite, Python or MATLAB programming is an added advantage.
• Preferred experience in the analysis and design of air compressor components and systems.

Education Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering required; Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

This position is based in Bangalore, India, with a hybrid work arrangement and minimal anticipated travel.

What we Offer

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options (Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success.   
• Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication.   
• Leave Encashments  
• Maternity/Paternity Leaves 
• Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee development with LinkedIn Learning  
• Employee recognition via Awardco  
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.   

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.