NVH CAE Engineer

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting our clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing, and homologation services. IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, state-of-the-art test and development facilities and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has over 2,850 professionals and an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries, ensuring our clients receive customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a professional career in one of the leading-edge automotive engineering companies. Are you ready to challenge yourself, enhance your technical skills, working in a thriving environment and alongside world-leading experts? Then, apply for one of our job vacancies. Engineering services: Comprehensive design, engineering, and validation capabilities for complete vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: The most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both test tracks offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA and Canada, among others.

Job Description - NVH CAE Engineer

Work Model: In-person (Work from Office)

Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Location: Pune

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven NVH CAE Engineer to join our CAE Body Performance Development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical problem-solving capabilities, leadership qualities, and hands-on experience in NVH model building & simulations using primarily in NASTRAN, ANSA/META (Optistrut, Hypermesh / Hyperview), and related tools. This role involves supporting clients on vehicle NVH load cases, analyzing results, preparing detailed engineering reports, and recommending design countermeasures to meet or exceed NVH targets.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Simulation Responsibilities:

• Handle full-vehicle and subsystem NVH load cases using Nastran (SOL101, SOL103, SOL108, SOL111 & SOL200), Opti Strut,
• Perform model assembly and integration for:
  • BIW, Trim BIW, Full vehicle
  • Body-Powertrain coupling, Structure-fluid coupling
• Build and evaluate FE models, ensuring:
  • High-quality meshing
  • Correct material properties
  • Accurate connections (rigids, bushings, welds, etc.)
• Generate acoustic cavity models with correct measurement point positioning.
• Evaluate and integrate subsystem models from simple to highly complex assemblies.

NVH Analysis Execution:

• Modal Analysis & Modal Alignment
• Frequency Response Functions & Direct Response Analysis
• Dynamic Stiffness & Road Noise
• Vibration Transfer Function & Noise Transfer Function
• Powertrain Noise (WOT & IDLE)
• Road-Load Conditions & Interior Acoustic Response

Post-Processing & Interpretation

• Identify BIW/TBIW global modes
• Interpret FRFs, transfer functions, and dynamic responses
• Evaluate Sound Pressure Levels (Pa, dB, dB(A))
• Conduct Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) to identify dominant noise contributors

Project Execution & Client Interaction

• Independently lead NVH simulation projects and deliver high-quality results
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to clients
• Provide structural design countermeasures to achieve NVH performance targets
• Communicate with clients on daily simulation activities, deliverables, and decision-making support
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to competency development
• Ensure adherence to customer expectations regarding quality, timelines, and technical guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2-5 years of vehicle-level NVH analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of Structural Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, material modelling, connections/contacts, and linear/nonlinear behaviour
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Pre-processing: ANSA (preferred) / HyperMesh
  • Post-processing: META (preferred) / HyperView
• Ability to interpret simulation results including stress-strain, deformation, energy, acceleration, and acoustic metrics.
• Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced or fluent English communication skills

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience in Statistical Energy Analysis, (Mid & High Frequency Analysis)
• Experience in other tools like AVL, GT Suit will be preferred
• CAE-physical test correlation experience
• Programming/scripting skills: Python, TCL.
• Familiarity with HPC environments (clusters, cloud-based simulation platforms)
• Experience with other solvers: Abaqus, LS-Dyna, PAM-Crash

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

What do we offer

• Global approach
• Travel to IDIADA’s main technical center near Barcelona and to other IDIADA locations in more 20 countries in Asia, America, and Europe
• Competitive package
• High technologies services
• International collaboration with regional markets

If you are a proactive, cooperative and client-oriented person with innate leadership and a passion for the work well done, apply here and give us the opportunity to get to know you in depth.

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