Staff - Thermal Analysis

TE Connectivity Ltd. is a $14 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 80,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at

BU / FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

ROLE OBJECTIVE

Executes complex simulations to optimize design and manufacturing. Develops complex Multiphysics simulation methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the development and implementation of complex Thermal simulation models to optimize manufacturing, designs or processes. (thermal simulation of current carrying products like connectors busbars, cable assemblies)
• Perform calculation & simulation on temperature distribution over system
• Conducted thermo-mechanical and structural simulations to support design optimization, material selection, and validation from concept to production
• Proficient in simplifying complex CAD geometries for efficient structural and thermal simulation analyses
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical design, conductive and convective heat transfer, and fluid flow mechanics
• Collaborate with designer, manufacturing, and testing teams to correlate FEA results with physical testing
• Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and optimization techniques
• Directing cross-functional teams to address and resolve intricate design and manufacturing issues.
• Analyzing complex simulation results to identify areas for improvement and driving design or process changes.
• Ensuring the maintenance and updating of simulation models to achieve optimal accuracy and relevance.
• Validate concept designs using simulation techniques and determine design robustness, critical to function requirements.
• Deploy FEA Techniques implicit and explicit approach, using Software tools like Ansys Work Bench, LSDyna, Hypermesh, Simufact, Digimat etc
• Translate actual problem to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpret analysis results and select best solution which includes linear & non-linear analysis under different physics.
• Monitor and evaluate simulation software capabilities and industry trends.
• Collaborate with design & validation teams to enhance the design optimization.
• Understanding the influence/impact activities on financial decision.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

• BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)
• M Tech (Mechanical/Electrical) (preferred)
• Knowledge of product, design processes and methodology.
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art
• FEA- ANSYS WORKBENCH, LS-DYNA, HYPERMESH, SIMUFACT, MOLDEX3D, OPTISLANG, ICEPAK MAXWELL, Ansys HFSS System simulations such as MATLAB & SIMULINK.
• CAD tools- PTC Creo, Space Claim.
• Programming language - Python, Microsoft VB-script, Power IB.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, plating, crimping & assy).
• Knowledge about the Soldering, crimping & welding technologies.
• Knowledge on technical paper publications & applying for patents.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• 14-18 years of industry experience.
• Expertise in Ansys Workbench.
• Experience on connector products (Plastic and Sheet Metal parts).
• Knowledge on material science (Metals, Resins & hyper elastic material) and implement for simulation.
• Correlation of Test and simulation data / results.
• Expertise on CAE tools, Optimization techniques, and testing methods.
• Implementing of LEAN / 6 Sigma / Kaizen techniques to live projects.

COMPETENCIES

• System and Product knowledge: Thorough understanding of customer requirements, product and application needs, required for creating effective designs
• Market intelligence: A thorough understanding of market trends and technologies.
• Conceptual thinking: Being able to see a broad picture, understand problems by putting the pieces together and simplify complex issues.