CAE Analysis Engineer, Crash Structures in Pune, India

Tesla is a leader in automotive innovation, renowned for its groundbreaking vehicle designs and exceptional crash safety performance. We are seeking a talented and innovative CAE Analysis Engineer to join our team in Pune, India, and play a pivotal role in developing the crash structures for next-generation Tesla products. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact vehicle safety through advanced simulation and optimization, working within a dynamic, cross-functional global team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and construct sophisticated CAE models to simulate and evaluate component-level and full-vehicle crash performance, adhering to rigorous regulatory and global crash rating requirements.
• Optimize the design of vehicle body structures, closures, battery systems, chassis, and other sub-systems to enhance crashworthiness based on comprehensive analysis results.
• Collaborate closely with Test Engineering teams to design, develop, and support physical crash tests at both subsystem and full-vehicle levels.
• Conduct in-depth post-crash test analysis, focusing on correlating CAE simulation outcomes with actual test results.
• Leverage validated simulations and work in close partnership with diverse engineering teams to drive design progress and elevate overall crash safety performance.
• Apply a strong understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Applied Solid Mechanics, and Material Science principles within a fast-paced product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of advanced CAE methodologies to enhance modeling efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; a Master's or PhD is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated, successful experience as a CAE engineer within the automotive sector is essential.
• Proven experience contributing as a CAE engineer within the core development team for at least one full vehicle development program.
• Solid theoretical knowledge of finite element analysis.
• Exceptional applied software proficiency in LS-Dyna and Primer. Experience with pre- and post-processor software such as ANSA/Meta is mandatory.
• Experience working with a variety of materials including aluminum, steel, and composite structures, along with diverse advanced joining methods for crashworthiness applications.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively on complex problem-solving challenges requiring innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to meticulously deconstruct complex test scenarios, employing strong logic and analytical skills to identify root causes and resolve correlation issues.
• Demonstrated success in iterative and collaborative engineering environments, with a high level of technical communication skills and the ability to interpret and convey analytical results to design engineers and technical leadership.
• Basic proficiency in Python scripting is a beneficial asset.
• Full professional proficiency in English speaking is required.

This role primarily supports APAC and EU regions, requiring some flexibility to accommodate different time zones and global collaboration.