Specialist - FEA
Date: Jul 24, 2025
Location: Chennai, TN, IN, 600113
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead FEA Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This role is pivotal in leading simulation-driven design and validation efforts across a wide range of engineering challenges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing and guiding simulations involving static, dynamic, linear, non-linear, vibration, and wind loading scenarios, supporting product development, optimization, and cross-functional innovation. Experience in electrical analysis like electro-magnetic and electrostatic is an added advantage
Education: M.Tech / B.Tech – Mechanical engineering
Experience: Minimum 8 to 12 Yrs
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Mechanical FEA simulation of various products especially in Static/dynamic/transient simulation domain
Experience in electrical/power/utility industry dealing with medium voltage protection and switchgear products
A Day In The Life
- Interact with US clients to understand and gather project requirements.
- Translate physical engineering systems into accurate and efficient FEA models.
- Perform basic mechanical and electrical calculation and analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of material assignment, boundary conditions, and meshing techniques.
- Post processing and reporting.
- Programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and post-processing.
- Leverage model and application builder features within analysis software.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Lead and execute advanced CAE simulations including:
Static and dynamic structural analysis
Linear and non-linear material behavior
Modal, harmonic, and random vibration analysis
Wind loading and environmental load simulations
Thermal and coupled field analysis
Fatigue analysis
Perform CFD simulations for:
Internal and external fluid flows
Heat transfer
Multiphase systems
Conduct simulations involving:
Electromagnetic, electrostatic, and electro-thermal effects
Joule heating analysis
Impact and drop test scenarios using explicit dynamics
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to validate simulation results and refine product designs.
Develop and maintain simulation best practices, templates, and automation scripts.
Evaluate and implement new CAE tools and technologies to enhance simulation capabilities.
Document analysis procedures, results, and recommendations in detailed technical reports.
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts:
Solid mechanics, strength of materials
Non-linear elasticity, fatigue, creep, and vibration
Proficiency in FEA fundamentals:
Element types, preprocessing, meshing methods, and post-processing
Expertise simulation tools such as:
ANSYS, , COMSOL, Fluent,
Proficient in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
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