Structural CAE Engineer

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Structural CAE Engineer to be based at our customers site in Gaydon.  

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast-growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

The Role:

We are seeking a Structural CAE Engineer – eMotors to lead structural analysis and optimization of mechanical eMotor components. This role will initially focus on two eMotors over a 9-month period, with additional support for re-design activities in 2026 and 2027. The engineer will work under the guidance of the Head of eMotor Design, ensuring robust structural validation, manufacturability, and integration of eMotor components. 

Key Responsibilities:

Structural Analysis & Optimization 

• Perform structural analysis of key eMotor components, including: 

• Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) Rotors 

• Rotor Shafts 

• Stators 

• Housings 

• End Frames 

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity structural FEA models to evaluate: 

• Stress distribution 

• Deflections 

• Fatigue durability 

• Define accurate boundary conditions and load cases in collaboration with E-Mag, Thermal, and Mechanical Design teams. 

• Provide design feedback and recommendations for structural performance, manufacturability, and serviceability. 

• Present multiple design solutions for trade-off studies, ensuring structural integrity while balancing thermal and electromagnetic performance. 

• Support design reviews and contribute to the eMotor development lifecycle. 

Planning & Execution: 

Planning 

• Define simulation scope and objectives aligned with project milestones and design freeze points. 

• Identify critical load cases based on vehicle duty cycles and component interactions. 

• Coordinate with design and test teams to gather necessary inputs (geometry, materials, loads). 

• Plan for model validation and correlation with physical test data. 

• Estimate time and resource requirements for simulation tasks and model updates. 

Execution 

• Prepare CAD models for meshing and simulation, ensuring geometric fidelity and simplification. 

• Generate high-quality meshes suitable for linear and nonlinear structural analysis. 

• Set up and run simulations using industry-standard CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, OptiStruct – open for discussion). 

• Conduct sensitivity analyses and design optimization studies. 

• Document assumptions, boundary conditions, and results in a traceable and reviewable format. 

• Iterate with design teams to refine components based on simulation outcomes. 

Key Deliverables

The Structural CAE Support Engineer will ensure robust structural validation of eMotor components, leading to the following outcomes: 

·       Deliver structural FEA models and simulation decks for all critical components. 

·       Provide detailed analysis reports, including: 

o   Stress and deflection plots 

o   Fatigue life predictions 

o   Design recommendations 

·       Ensure simulation results support component design for manufacturing, serviceability, and integration. 

·       Validate simulation findings with physical test data where applicable. 

·       Support engineering gateway reviews with structural insights and documentation. 

·       Maintain version-controlled simulation files and ensure compliance with release checklists. 

·       Contribute to DFMEAs and assist in resolving structural concerns via eCMS. 

·       Support redesign activities in 2026 and 2027 based on test feedback and program evolution. 

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

·       Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary

·       25 Days’ Holiday

·       Private Health Care

·       Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

·       Group Income Protection

·       Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

·       Group Life Assurance

·       Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.