Senior Manager-Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Purpose of the Position :

The role exists to build and strengthen in-house structural (Ansys) and crash (LS-Dyna) simulation capability for EV powertrain systems — primarily HV Battery packs, e-Drives and Xin1 units — and to develop automation of pre-/post-processing and report generation that supports faster concept-to-validation cycles for the Simulation team.

Personal Profile :
Education - B-Tech/M-Tech in Mechanical/Mechanics/Structural/FEM/Automotive

Relevant Experience :
1. 3–6 years' experience in structural and/or crash simulation of automotive/EV systems, preferably HV battery, e-drive, or vehicle body/chassis crash & safety.
2. Hands-on working experience of LS-Dyna for crash/impact (explicit dynamics) simulation — exposure to HV battery mechanical shock, crush, or crash load cases is a strong advantage.
3. Strong proficiency in Ansys for structural simulation (static strength, modal, vibration, fatigue) of EV powertrain components.
4. Solid skills in FE modelling techniques, including pre- and post-processing (Hypermesh/ANSA or equivalent) for both implicit and explicit analysis.
5. Working knowledge of Python (or equivalent scripting) for automation of pre-processing, post-processing and report generation workflows.
6. Good grounding in core engineering fundamentals — strength of materials, structural mechanics, vibration, and fatigue and impact dynamics— along with analytical and numerical calculation methods for first-principles based sizing and validation.
7. Exposure to EV powertrain aggregates (HV battery packs, e-drives) and automotive product development processes is highly desirable.
8. Familiarity with CAD tools (Creo/CATIA) for interpreting and reviewing design geometry.
9. Proficiency with statistics/data analysis is a plus, for supporting KPI-based structural/analytical automation.
10. A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
11. Strong team player with good communication skills, comfortable working directly with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
12. Self-driven with an automation and continuous-improvement mindset — keen to build scripts/tools that streamline recurring simulation, calculation and reporting tasks

Key Responsibility & Key Tasks :

Structural & crash simulation delivery -

• Perform in-house structural simulation of EV powertrain components in Ansys as per product structural requirements.
• Perform / support HV Battery crash and mechanical shock simulation in LS-Dyna in line with applicable GB/AIS/ECE/IEC standards.
• Support monitoring and review of structural simulations performed at supplier's end.
• Participate in design reviews and change control from a structural/crash perspective.

Automation & tools development -
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts for pre-processing (model/mesh setup) and post-processing (result extraction, plotting, KPI checks) of Ansys and LS-Dyna simulations.
• Automate structural/crash simulation report generation, including management presentations and technical documentation.
• Support enhancement of the concept design automation frameworks, including analytical and numerical calculation modules integrated with Python.
• Build and maintain simulation data libraries (e.g. cell library, material library) to support automation workflows.

Cross-functional collaboration & technical support -
● Support DFMEA and PFMEA structural inputs.
● Assist the Simulation Lead in preparing technical decks and documentation for internal and management reviews.
● Complete other structural/crash simulation related tasks in accordance with project needs.

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About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

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