Job Description

CAE Automation Engineer (M/F/D)

Location Chennai - Tamil Nadu, India

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.

YOUR TASKS

  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance CAE simulation efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Develop and deploy custom tools and scripts to streamline workflows for FEA, CFD, and Moldflow simulations across various domains.
  • Create and validate cross-platform automation scripts (TCL,TK, Python) for both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Manage source code versioning and ensure collaborative development with proper traceability.
  • Facilitate tool migration and assess compatibility during software upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions to updated versions of HyperWorks.
  • Support simulation activities in areas such lighting systems.
  • Train and support the global team in adopting the automated workflow, ensuring consistency and efficiency across international teams.
  • Contribute to team growth by mentoring colleagues and promoting knowledge sharing in CAE automation practices.

    • YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree (BE/BTech) or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 3 to 10 years of hands-on experience in CAE process automation
  • Proficient in Python,TCL,TK, and Shell scripting for simulation workflow development
  • Solid working knowledge of HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperGraph, Abaqus, and at least one fatigue analysis solver
  • Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including strength of materials, vibrations, design, and manufacturing processes
  • Foundational knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) concepts and methodologies
  • Skilled in using MS Office tools for documentation, reporting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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