Company Description
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
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 (Valuable 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering
, or related field
Additional Information
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.
Applus IDIADA is committed to
equality,
diversity
and
inclusion
. We don't put limits on you, so don't put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

📌 Nvh Cae Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 Applusidiada
📍 Maharashtra