Position – Sr. Specialist – FEA*
Location : Noida
Position Requirements
Be a SME across the organization and provide technical guidance to other FEA engineers within Pentair. Identify the opportunities for expanding FEA support across various sites withing organization. Identify skill gaps within the FEA engineers and work with their managers to bridge the gap. Driving a change within the FEA domain by defining/improving processes. Define and improve Key Performance metrics for FEA domain. Lead multiple engineering projects simultaneously for cost reductions, failure analysis through finite element analysis (FEA) and provide meaningful results in a timely manner.
Minimum Eight (8) years of experience in FEA domain with hands on experience of model mesh, solvers, linear and non-linear analysis, modal / dynamic analysis, material properties characterization, drop & crash analysis, model correlation. Must be a good team player with the ability to support cross functional teams located across site engineering offices within Pentair.
Software Skills
- FEA – especially ANSYS
- CAD- especially SolidWorks
- Experience of Python coding for automation will have an added advantage
Key Interfaces
- Global Project team (engineering) members
- Local Engineering Team members
- Project leads, people managers, lab technicians
Qualifications and Experience:
M.E. / M. Tech/PhD with minimum 8-10 years of experience in FEA domain.
Essential functions:
- Define and control the key performance metrics for FEA domain
- Rotor dynamics, modal analysis
- Simulate different existing designs and find the opportunity to optimize the product.
- Field failure analysis through FEA
- Prepare/review technical documentation related to design validation and communicate it with counterparts
Desired exposure to:
- AI-assisted engineering tools (Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, ANSYS AI-powered capabilities) to improve simulation workflow efficiency
- Exposure to Digital Twin or Model-Based Engineering concept
Other Requirements:
- Strong Analytical & Team Building skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
* Position title will be given based on the experience & work capability of the candidate
Equal Opportunity EmployerPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
Skills Required
- Master's (M.E./M.Tech) or PhD in relevant engineering field
- Minimum 8 years experience in FEA domain (hands-on)
- Hands-on experience with mesh creation, solvers, linear and non-linear analysis, modal/dynamic analysis, material characterization, drop & crash analysis, and model correlation
- Proficiency with ANSYS for FEA
- Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD
- Experience in rotor dynamics and modal analysis
- Experience performing field failure analysis using FEA and producing technical validation documentation
- Strong analytical, team building, communication and presentation skills
- Experience with Python coding for automation
- Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools (Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, ANSYS AI features)
- Exposure to Digital Twin or Model-Based Engineering concepts
What We Do
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com
