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Amit Awghade

Amit Awghade

Senior Virtual Validation Engineer
Satara

Summary

Results-driven CAE Engineer with over 7+ years of experience in Finite Element Analysis and structural validation within automotive, energy, and agricultural machinery domains. Specializes in structural integrity, fatigue life prediction, and dynamic simulations using ANSYS and Creo. Proven ability to drive innovation in R&D environments through advanced simulation techniques and automation using ANSYS ACT. Skilled in streamlining engineering workflows with Power Automate tools and collaborating across global teams to deliver high-impact, simulation-driven design solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Virtual Validation Engineer

AGCO Corporation
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead structural dynamic and fatigue simulations for a wide range of modern agricultural machinery, including tractors, combine harvesters, and sprayers.
  • Expertly execute time bound advanced FEA simulations in ANSYS, encompassing bolt pretension, Static Linear and Nonlinear analyses, Harmonic and PSD dynamic evaluations, and Fatigue life predictions to ensure structural integrity under real-world conditions.
  • Perform durability and life prediction analyses to ensure product reliability under real-world operating conditions.
  • Develop and deploy custom automation workflows in ANSYS using ANSYS ACT, streamlining repetitive simulation tasks, and enhancing productivity.
  • Automate project management workflows using Power Automate and Power Apps, improving efficiency in SharePoint-based operations.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across South America and Europe to align validation strategies with global product development goals.
  • Support design optimization through iterative simulation and validation cycles, contributing to reduced development time and improved product performance.
  • Document and present analysis results to stakeholders, providing actionable insights for design improvements.

Senior CAE Engineer (R&D)

MAN Energy Solutions (now Everllence, a Volkswagen Group Company)
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: MAN Energy Solutions (now Everllence).
  • FEA-Structural/Modal/Harmonic/Coupled field analysis of mechanical components.
  • Evaluation of the strength of engine components using FEMFAT software and FKM guidelines.
  • Vibrational/Dynamic analysis of components and FEM calculations.
  • Durability and fatigue analysis of components with FKM guidelines.
  • Weld stress analysis of the components.
  • Automation of the overall engine vibration simulation workflow using Ansys ACT Wizards.
  • Testing data correlation with the CAE results.
  • Preparation of FEA project reports and suggesting design changes for performance improvement.
  • Interact with mechanical designers and product engineers during product development to provide the best engineering practices and processes.
  • 3D modeling of components in Ansys SpaceClaim or Creo, and perform analysis on new designs.

Mechanics Simulation Engineer - CAE

Valeo India Private Limited
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: (R&D)
  • FEA-Static/Dynamic couple field analysis of powertrain actuators, sensors, and air management system components of different applications in Ansys Workbench.
  • Perform linear/nonlinear static analysis to find the maximum fitting force during the assembly process of various engine air management valves, and evaluate the plasticity developed in various parts under real-time loading conditions.
  • Performed vibrational/dynamic analysis using mode superposition harmonic analysis by applying various customer spectra to evaluate the fatigue failure risk of the engine components.
  • Perform welding simulations using ESI Sysweld to evaluate the hardness of the weld seams, and further correlate with weld macrographs.
  • From August 2017 to July 2018, I worked as a postgraduate engineer trainee in Valeo’s Power Transmission Business Group.
  • Worked on a Valeo-sponsored project titled 'Thermo-Metallurgical Simulation of Laser Welding in Dual Wet Clutch (DWC) Transmission System' using ESI Sysweld and Ansys Workbench.

Education

M.Tech - Computer aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai
01.2016 - 01.2018

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Modern Edu. Society's College of Engineering
Pune
01.2012 - 01.2015

Diploma - Mechanical

Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College of Polytechnic
Satara
01.2009 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Domain of expertise: Static Analysis, Strength analysis, Vibrational analysis, Modal analysis, Harmonic analysis, Durability/Fatigue analysis, Weld stress analysis, Design & Development, 3D modeling

  • Software skills: Ansys-Workbench, Ansys-APDL, Design modeler, Spaceclaim, FEMFAT, FEM Tool,Vibrate, Wiam Rifefst, Creo, ESI Sysweld ,Ansys ACT, Python, XML, Simworkflow

  • Power Automate, Power Apps,Sharepoint

  • Core strength: CAE, IC engine, Engineering Mechanics, Solid mechanics, Machine Design

    • Project management

    Computer-aided engineering

    Finite element analysis

Training

  • Completed on-site training at MAN Energy Solutions (Now Everllence) headquarter situated Augsburg, Germany for 2 months.
  • Completed training on the FEMFAT software for the Static & Fatigue life evaluation.
  • Attended ANSYS- Discovery, Mechanical training at Ansys Pune Headquarter
  • Attended FEMFAT training conducted by Mr. Nitin Gokhale organized by MAN Energy Solutions (Now Everllence)

Software

Ansys Products

FEMFAT

Creo Parametric

ESI Sysweld

FEM Tool

Certification

Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Neural Networks (ID : b90f81cd3c5a1308727125a8f96c07524532240a80371cee330b0efaaa73bf2e)

Interests

Singing

Traveling

Cooking

Timeline

Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Neural Networks (ID : b90f81cd3c5a1308727125a8f96c07524532240a80371cee330b0efaaa73bf2e)

03-2025

Senior Virtual Validation Engineer

AGCO Corporation
11.2024 - Current

Senior CAE Engineer (R&D)

MAN Energy Solutions (now Everllence, a Volkswagen Group Company)
10.2021 - 10.2023

Mechanics Simulation Engineer - CAE

Valeo India Private Limited
08.2018 - 09.2021

Rank Holder certificate from school of mechanical & building sciences (SMBS) of VIT University

06-2018

Publication :Numerical Investigation of Laser Welding Process in Dual Clutch Transmission System -(International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 10 (2018) pp. 7788-7796 Research India Publications. http://www.ripublication.com.)

05-2018

CATIA V6 Associate - Part Design Certificate ID:-C-T52SBKDJ7J7

01-2017

M.Tech - Computer aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

Vellore Institute of Technology
01.2016 - 01.2018

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Modern Edu. Society's College of Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2015

Diploma - Mechanical

Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College of Polytechnic
01.2009 - 01.2012

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