SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER (SPECIAL MECHANICAL CALCULATION) - GENERATOR

General Description

Senior Design Engineer (Special Mechanical Calculation / FEA)-Generator, with the designations ranging from Sr. Manager to AGM (in commensurate with experience) for Executing specialized mechanical calculations, FEA & Rotor dynamic calculations of Generators for all Large Hydro, Large Refurbishments, Service Rehab & Complex Compact Hydro Generator projects and those of Very Large Motor-Generators for Large Pump Storage Projects (PSPs). Working on prestigious Indian & International projects.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural components using tools like ANSYS Workbench, including linear, non-linear, static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses.
• Develop detailed Finite Element Models based on CAD data and technical specifications, ensuring accuracy in boundary conditions, material properties, and mesh quality.
• Collaborate with design and product development teams to provide simulation-driven design feedback, optimize geometry, and enhance product performance and reliability.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports and presentations summarizing calculation methods, assumptions, results, and design recommendations for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Conduct hand calculations to validate FEA results and support preliminary design studies using classical mechanical engineering methods (beam theory, stress / strain equations, etc.).
• Perform modal and vibration analysis of rotating and stationary components; experience with MADYN or equivalent tools is a plus.
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations through simulation and calculation to identify corrective actions and design improvements.
• Continuously improve analysis processes by identifying automation opportunities, developing macros / scripts, and integrating advanced simulation methodologies & DoE, etc.
• Participate in design reviews and provide proactive input based on analysis to influence early-stage design decisions.
• Maintain documentation of calculations, analysis assumptions, and validation procedures to support traceability and audits.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Special Note :

The engineer will be part of core engineering team handling the design of large generator projects at Bhopal. This modern engineering and manufacturing facility at Bhopal is the main generator location of Andritz in the world after the parent location in Austria.

As part of the generator engineering team Engineer will be exposed not only to generators but the entire hydro-power plant machinery, including turbines, governors, excitation, protection and control systems, mechanical balance of plant, electrical power systems, penstocks, and gates.

Working in a generator engineering team also involves an understanding of various manufacturing processes (welding, machining, punching, casting, forging, etc.) and knowledge of a variety of materials (steel, copper, insulation, etc.) that are required for generator construction. Engineer will be exposed to a vast knowledge database of engineering guidelines, procedures, design instructions and library of international & national standards as part of your work profile.

The job also requires international exposure in form of customer interactions as our projects are located globally and / or on-the-job work / reviews at parent company location in Austria.