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Certification
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BISWAJIT CHAKRAVARTY

Summary

FEA analyst with 7.5 years of expertise in product development and structural simulation in automotive, aerospace, agri-machinery, and heavy-duty construction equipment. Specialized in HyperMesh, SimLab, Nastran, OptiStruct, and Abaqus, performing static, dynamic, and modal analyses to pinpoint stress hotspots and propose design optimizations. Pursuing a leadership role to enhance engineering projects through advanced finite element analysis.

Overview

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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Escorts Kubota Limited
Faridabad
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed advanced computer-aided engineering models for product design and analysis.
  • Executed FE modeling for agricultural machinery and heavy construction equipment, ensuring design integrity and performance.
  • Verified strength and stiffness compliance through structural analysis, contributing to safety and reliability standards.
  • Utilized simulation software to identify design flaws and recommend improvements.

Senior CAE Engineer

Virtual Simutech Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Research Valley)
Chennai
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Part of the Product Development Team (PDT), responsible for FE simulations on passenger cars, pick-ups, utility vehicles, and commercial bus & truck frames.
  • Simulation integration engineer defining/cascading/meeting targets for stiffness, strength, durability, and NVH from concept to commercial launch.
  • Derivative vehicle development: Mahindra's light-to-medium/heavy commercial vehicles.
  • Alternate fuel vehicle development: CNG-powered light & medium commercial vehicles.
  • Evaluated customer/field complaints, test track/rig failures, and design modifications (retro-fitment studies)

Senior CAE Engineer

Cyient Ltd. (Alstom)
Bangalore
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Structural Integration Engineer responsible for Operational Strength & Durability performance on vehicle development Alstom projects.
  • Developed the DVP (Design Validation Plan) for both virtual (CAE load cases) and physical test cases.
  • Reviewed CAE/FEA results and physical test reports for correlation.
  • Durability Road Map development & RLDA (Road Load Data Acquisition) correlation.

Design Engineer (FEA)

Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz Ltd. (CNH Industrial)
Pune
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Built & analyzed complex Linear/Non-linear FEA models per CNH's SOPs/DVPs.
  • Maintained mesh model quality — flow of mesh, assembly, and connections.
  • Identified stress hotspots and load case simulations, providing design recommendations to enhance structural integrity.
  • Collaborated with design team to identify areas of improvement in durability and performance, facilitating product enhancements.

CAE Engineer

Greeman Software Solution
Bangalore
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Executed FE modeling and integration for automotive components, ensuring design integrity and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Anna University
01-2015

Skills

  • Finite element software: Abaqus, Nastran, OptiStruct, Radioss, HyperMesh, SimLab, HyperView, HyperGraph
  • Analysis techniques: Static structural analysis, dynamic analysis, modal analysis, frequency response analysis, stress hotspot identification, design optimization, fatigue and durability analysis
  • Vehicle FE modelling expertise
  • Load case development skills
  • 2D/3D meshing capabilities
  • Correlation of FEA results with lab testing outcomes
  • CAE quality standards adherence
  • Technical documentation writing proficiency
  • Automotive domain knowledge
  • MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficiency

Personal Information

Title: FEA Analyst | Durability & Structural Simulation

Projects

Structural Analysis of Battery Support Bracket Assembly

  • Evaluated a redesigned battery support bracket assembly for the FT12+3 SPB 4WD tractor to verify structural strength.
  • Performed pre-processing in HyperMesh per CAE guidelines and post-processing in HyperView to identify stress hotspots on the battery tray.
  • Observed stresses exceeding acceptable limits in the area of concern and conducted multiple design iterations to resolve high-stress zones.

Stress Analysis of a Combine Harvester

  • Conducted root-cause analysis of field failures on Indian mid-range combine harvesters and recommended design changes.
  • Performed 2D/3D meshing with connections for full vehicle integration as per drawing and free-free modal analysis to verify assembly connectivity.
  • Ran stress analysis to replicate field failures, iterated on design modifications, and documented results for successful field deployment.

FE Modelling of Door Trim Sub-Assembly

  • Built a flow-through FE mesh model of a car door trim sub-assembly in HyperMesh to support crash analysis, from IGES geometry import through solver-ready export.
  • Performed geometry cleanup and feature identification (bolts, holes, beads).
  • Created midsurfaces for 2D shell meshing, including dog-house components. Generated washer mesh around holes/cutouts and assembled components using RBAR, RBE2, BOLT, and SPOT connectors.
  • Ran modal analysis in OptiStruct and reviewed results in HyperView.

Optimization and Validation of Front Axle Support (VAVE)

  • Selected the front axle support assembly for mass optimization based on design study findings.
  • Performed FE modeling per CAE guidelines, applied loads/boundary conditions, and defined the design space for optimization.
  • Achieved a 15% mass reduction with minimum weight as the optimization objective; validated results against performance targets.

Major Durability Fea Projects

Automotive BIW/Chassis/Plastic/Housing parts| Agri-machinery and Heavy construction equipment|

Aircraft Engine/Fuselage/Wingstructure| Elctronic and Home Appliances.

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking | Problem-Solving | Attention to Detail | Critical Thinking | Communication Skills | Team Collaboration | Time Management | Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Accountability

Certification

  • Master's Diploma in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Assamese

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Escorts Kubota Limited
04.2023 - Current

Senior CAE Engineer

Virtual Simutech Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Research Valley)
03.2022 - 10.2022

Senior CAE Engineer

Cyient Ltd. (Alstom)
10.2019 - 08.2020

Design Engineer (FEA)

Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz Ltd. (CNH Industrial)
01.2019 - 08.2019

CAE Engineer

Greeman Software Solution
06.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Anna University
BISWAJIT CHAKRAVARTY