Engineering Analyst (CAE Engineer) with Specialization in Multibody Dynamics
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 your analysis and simulation skills in support of engineering development and other technical initiatives. 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 multibody dynamics simulation and will have the following responsibilities:
- Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Utilizing CAD tools to modify geometric models in preparation for analysis.
- Performing routine mechanical engineering calculations using standard formulas.
- Conduct multibody dynamics simulations, including the ability to:
- Define bodies, joints, constraints, force elements, and subsystem interfaces.
- Establish mass properties, coordinate systems, hardpoints, and initial conditions.
- Configure tire, bushing, contact, actuator, and compliance representations.
- Set up simulation events, solver parameters, and required output requests.
- Interpreting and documenting analysis results.
- Utilizing MATLAB or Python scripting for efficient analysis workflows.
- Verifying and validating simulation models and results.
- Collaborating with other Engineering Analysts to establish best practices.
- Applying additional simulation techniques based on expertise and experience.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 2-5 years of professional analysis and simulation experience with a primary focus in multibody dynamics. Familiarity with Adams Car simulation software a plus.
- Basic 3D CAD modeling experience. Familiarity with Dassault Systems Catia and PTC Creo a plus.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
- Inquisitive mindset with a strong problem-solving approach.
- Data-driven with the ability to interpret and apply insights.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and a willingness to learn new technical areas.
- Excellent people skills with a collaborative approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving project needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences.
- Experience in the forklift, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2-5 years professional analysis and simulation experience focused on multibody dynamics
- Experience performing multibody dynamics simulations (bodies, joints, constraints, tires, bushings, contacts, actuators)
- MATLAB or Python scripting for analysis workflows
- Basic 3D CAD modeling experience
- Familiarity with Adams Car simulation software
- Familiarity with Dassault Catia and PTC Creo
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present technical material
- Experience in forklift, automotive, or heavy equipment industries
- Self-motivated, inquisitive, data-driven, and able to work independently and in teams
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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.
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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.
