Job description: Engineering Analyst (CAE Engineer) with Specialization in Finite Element Methods (FEM)/Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Company profile
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) manufactures and sells material handling solutions for customers throughout the world. Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), the material handling equipment business unit of TICO, focuses on the development and sales for material handling solutions such as forklifts, energy storage, digital technologies, and automation.
Recently the decision was taken to establish a TICO Pune Development Center for the forklift business in Pune, India. This newly established organization will support the TMHG engineering teams worldwide with development centers located in Europe, North America, and Japan.
Role description
As an Engineering Analyst, you will apply engineering analysis and simulation techniques to support the development, optimization, and validation of material handling equipment and related systems. You will collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals.
This position is with the TICO Pune Development Center, a sister company of Vanderlande, both of which are part of the parent organization, TICO. This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Group Leader of Mechanical Engineering.
Responsibilities / Key Activities:
The Engineering Analyst (CAE Engineer) will specialize in finite element methods/analysis and will have the following responsibilities:
- Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborating with design engineers to understand product requirements and analysis needs.
- Defining load cases and boundary conditions based on product operating conditions and design requirements.
- Creating finite element models of components, assemblies, and complete vehicles.
- Performing structural finite element analyses using appropriate analysis methodologies.
- Evaluating stress, deformation, and structural performance of components and systems.
- Conducting fatigue assessments of welded structures using appropriate engineering methods.
- Performing static and dynamic nonlinear analyses as required.
- Supporting design optimization activities by providing analysis-based recommendations.
- Interpreting and documenting analysis results.
- Preparing technical calculation reports and presenting conclusions to engineering stakeholders.
Location & Travel:
This is a full time (100%), in-person role located at our Pune, India office – ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. Travel is not required.
Education & Experience
We are searching for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or similar (focused on applied mechanics/strength of materials), or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of professional experience in engineering analysis, simulation, or structural calculation activities
- Strong understanding of strength of materials, structural mechanics, and finite element methods/analysis.
- Experience with Altair HyperWorks, OptiStruct, or equivalent finite element analysis tools.
- Experience evaluating fatigue performance of welded structures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within global engineering teams.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience in the forklift, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.
Skills Required
- Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or similar (applied mechanics/strength of materials) or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years professional experience in engineering analysis, simulation, or structural calculation activities.
- Strong understanding of strength of materials, structural mechanics, and finite element methods/analysis.
- Experience with Altair HyperWorks, OptiStruct, or equivalent finite element analysis tools.
- Experience evaluating fatigue performance of welded structures.
- Experience in the forklift, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.
- Fluent in English and able to work independently and in global engineering teams.
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
