TTT GET Design Engineer

Overview

Design, develop, validate, and implement Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems for Track Type Tractor GET, including Edge Cutting and Rippers. Deliver innovative, durable, and cost-effective solutions that improve machine productivity, wear life, reliability, and customer value while balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.

What you'll do

• Design and develop GET system components including Tooth Points, Adapters, Wear Caps, Shrouds, Side Bar Protectors, Heel Shrouds, Edge cutting, Ripper shanks and related wear protection products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Develop product solutions based on customer applications, machine performance requirements, and field feedback.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and product quality initiatives.
• Utilize FEA, Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), wear simulations, and engineering calculations to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Develop load cases, breakout force calculations, and component performance requirements through application understanding.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, validation, and quality teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Challenge conventional designs and identify opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development.
• Strong understanding of casting design, manufacturing processes, heat treatment, and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of wear mechanisms, tribology, structural analysis, and durability principles.
• Proficiency in Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with FEA, DEM, wear simulations, and performance modeling.
• Ability to understand machine applications and develop realistic load cases and design requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, cost awareness, and value engineering mindset.
• Innovative approach with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop customer-focused solutions.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques, engineering tools, simulation methods, and AI-assisted technologies that promote effective problem solving.
• Ability to identify root causes of design and performance issues and develop multiple solutions that optimize customer value, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Knowledge of mining applications, Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems, wear technologies, and engineering methodologies.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges while improving customer value, product performance, durability, and cost competitiveness.
• Knowledge of engineering tools, including Creo, Teamcenter, ANSYS, DEM, and Wear Simulation, and techniques of parametric design, simulation, and knowledge-based engineering.
• Ability to design, analyze, simulate, validate, and optimize Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of product features and ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice to have

• Experience in wear components, mining products, construction equipment, or ground engaging tools.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Work onsite five days a week.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.