Looking for a job

Ankur Rai

@ankurrai2

Senior Simulation Engineer at AVL Technical Centre India, delivering engine-system simulations and design verification across customer programs.

India

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity to contribute as a Senior Simulation Engineer, applying my experience in FEA, multibody dynamics, and 1D flow simulation to improve IC engine functional groups.

At AVL Technical Centre India, I lead simulation delivery for valvetrain, timing drive, lubrication, cooling, and crankshaft systems across customer programs for two-wheelers, Formula race cars, and heavy trucks.

I use AVL EXCITE Designer and Timing Drive for end-to-end multibody dynamics simulations, and present findings and design-verification sign-offs directly to customer teams. I also direct timing-drive gear calculations and profile optimization in KISSsoft.

Earlier at AVL Technical Centre India, I conducted multibody dynamics simulations and static, transient, and fatigue FEA for IC engine development and component durability assessment. I also managed valvetrain design, packaging, and analysis, and ran 1D lubrication and cooling circuit simulations.

I develop AI-driven pre- and post-processing tools, mentor junior engineers, and define simulation best-practice standards. My research includes work on valvetrain NVH optimization in modern high-speed IC engines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Simulation Engineer

Current

AVL Technical Centre India

May 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead simulation delivery for valvetrain, timing drive, lubrication, cooling, and crankshaft systems across concurrent customer programs. Develop AI-driven pre/post-processing tools and mentor junior engineers.

AVL EXCITE Designer AVL EXCITE Timing Drive KISSsoft MBD FEA NVH AI Driven Automation

Simulation Engineer

AVL Technical Centre India

May 2023 - May 2025 (2 years)

Conducted MBD simulations of valvetrain, cranktrain, and timing-drive systems using AVL EXCITE suite. Performed static, transient, and fatigue FEA using Abaqus, ANSYS, and FEMFAT.

AVL EXCITE Abaqus Ansys FEMFAT Flo Master AVL Cruise AVL BOOST FEA MBD

Engineering Intern - Valvetrain & Timing Drive

AVL Technical Centre India

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Supported valvetrain and timing-drive simulation, developing hands-on experience with AVL EXCITE and FEA tools. Assisted with data processing, result validation, and technical report preparation.

AVL EXCITE FEA Data Processing Technical Reporting