Expert CAE IND at Magna in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Expert CAE IND
Location: Bengaluru, IN
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Job title:
Expert CAE IND
Job Introduction:
The Expert CAE position is a senior technical role responsible for leading the virtual validation of powertrain components & systems through advanced simulations. The expert collaborates closely with design, testing, manufacturing & global engineering teams to deliver high-quality
engineering solutions while mentoring team members & advancing CAE best practices.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead CAE activities for product development programs.
Define simulation methodologies, load cases and validation strategies for complex engineering problems.
Execute and review CAE simulations.
Identify failure mechanisms, perform root cause analysis and propose design solutions.
Develop and standardize CAE processes, guidelines and automation workflows.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and review support to engineering teams.
Collaborate with design, testing, manufacturing and global engineering teams to ensure robust product development.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality CAE solutions while meeting customer and project requirements.
​Knowledge and Education:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineering.
Strong knowledge of Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design & Finite Element Methods.
Familiarity with CAE workflows, models, validation & correlation techniques.
Work Experience:
15-20 years of relevant work experience.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong expertise in structural mechanics, strength and durability engineering.
Advanced proficiency in tools such as HyperMesh, Abaqus, Optistruct, Motion Solve, Masta, PreonLab and FEMFAT software’s.
Good understanding of material behavior & nonlinear analysis.
Ability to interpret road load data and evaluate simulation results.
Strong analytical thinking, engineering judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
Knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, TCL, VBA, MATLAB) to improve simulation efficiency.
Excellent technical communication, documentation and presentation skills.
Ability to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Continuous learning mindset with the ability to adopt new CAE methodologies, tools and industry best practices.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain