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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