8 Fracture Mechanics Jobs

Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metallic and composite structures in accordance with regulatory and OEM standards (e.g., FAA, EASA). Utilize tools like NASGRO , DARWIN , or other proprietary applications for crack growth and fracture mechanics analysis. Conduct life prediction assessments under static and dynamic loading conditions, including variable amplitude loading. Support aircraft certification programs by providing substantiation reports and analysis documentation. Work closely with design, stress, materials, and manufacturing teams to define inspection intervals and structural integrity requirements. Interpret test data and validate analytical models against physical test results. Develop and review fatigue test plans and evaluate test outcomes. Document assumptions, methodologies, and results in clear, traceable technical reports. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering. 3 to 7 years of experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: NASGRO , DARWIN , or equivalent. Solid understanding of fracture mechanics , crack growth behaviour , and fatigue life prediction methodologies. Familiarity with aerospace materials, especially metallic alloys used in aircraft structures. Experience working in a regulated environment with exposure to FAA/EASA certification processes . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and reporting. Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and learning.

Key Responsibilities: Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metallic and composite structures in accordance with regulatory and OEM standards (e.g., FAA, EASA). Utilize tools like NASGRO , DARWIN , or other proprietary applications for crack growth and fracture mechanics analysis. Conduct life prediction assessments under static and dynamic loading conditions, including variable amplitude loading. Support aircraft certification programs by providing substantiation reports and analysis documentation. Work closely with design, stress, materials, and manufacturing teams to define inspection intervals and structural integrity requirements. Interpret test data and validate analytical models against physical test results. Develop and review fatigue test plans and evaluate test outcomes. Document assumptions, methodologies, and results in clear, traceable technical reports. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering. 3 to 7 years of experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: NASGRO , DARWIN , or equivalent. Solid understanding of fracture mechanics , crack growth behaviour , and fatigue life prediction methodologies. Familiarity with aerospace materials, especially metallic alloys used in aircraft structures. Experience working in a regulated environment with exposure to FAA/EASA certification processes . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and reporting. Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and learning. Preferred: Experience in aircraft structural analysis . Knowledge of residual strength , multiple-site damage (MSD) , or widespread fatigue damage (WFD) assessments. Familiarity with probabilistic analysis techniques . Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, VBA).

Design and analyze heat exchangers and pressure vessels, perform FEA and thermal-hydraulic calculations, troubleshoot failures, review vendor packages, validate repairs, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and International O&G standards. Required Candidate profile BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 7–12 years’ experience in heat exchanger and pressure vessel design, FEA, thermal analysis, ASME/API codes, and vendor coordination. Oil & Gas or EPC background

Project Role : Engineering Services Practitioner Project Role Description : Assist with end-to-end engineering services to develop technical engineering solutions to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Solve engineering problems and achieve business objectives using scientific, socio-economic, technical knowledge and practical experience. Work across structural and stress design, qualification, configuration and technical management. Must have skills : Aircraft Structural Analysis Good to have skills : Airbus Configuration ToolsMinimum 2 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary :We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Stress Engineer to support the structural analysis of aircraft wing components. The role involves performing static and fatigue & damage tolerance (F&DT) analyses to support in-service structural repairs on aircraft wings. Roles & Responsibilities:Perform detailed static stress analysis of wing structures to support repair solutions for in-service damage.Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance (F&DT) analysis in line with EASA requirements to assess the continued airworthiness of repairs.Develop and validate analytical models (hand calculations, FEM) for primary and secondary structural components.Provide technical substantiation reports and stress dossiers to support repair design and regulatory approval.Collaborate with design engineers to ensure repair feasibility, manufacturability, and certification compliance.Use OEM tools, methods, and allowable (preferably Airbus) for substantiation.Participate in peer reviews, design/stress reviews, and sign-off assigned activities. Professional & Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of static strength, fatigue life estimation, and fracture mechanics.Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as ISAMI, Mathcad, PATRAN.Proficient in engineering documentation systems relevant to Repair.(Tech Request, ICARUS, Airbus World)Familiarity with EASA regulations, structural repair manuals (SRMs), and OEM guidelines (preferably Airbus)Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset.Good communication and stakeholder management skills.Prior experience in MRO or airline engineering support roles in Repairs will be desirable.Previous experience with Airbus wing structure analysis tools and standards will be desirable. Additional Information:- The candidate should have a minimum of 2 to 8 years of experience in aircraft structures design or repair, preferably with a focus on wings.- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.- A 15 years full-time education is required. Qualification 15 years full time education

Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metallic and composite structures in accordance with regulatory and OEM standards (e.g., FAA, EASA). Utilize tools like NASGRO , DARWIN , or other proprietary applications for crack growth and fracture mechanics analysis. Conduct life prediction assessments under static and dynamic loading conditions, including variable amplitude loading. Support aircraft certification programs by providing substantiation reports and analysis documentation. Work closely with design, stress, materials, and manufacturing teams to define inspection intervals and structural integrity requirements. Interpret test data and validate analytical models against physical test results. Develop and review fatigue test plans and evaluate test outcomes. Document assumptions, methodologies, and results in clear, traceable technical reports. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering. 7 to 15 years of experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: NASGRO , DARWIN , or equivalent. Experience on Stress Concentration evaluation fro Joints and Notches Solid understanding of fracture mechanics , crack growth behavior , and fatigue life prediction methodologies. Ability to use FE tools like HM and Patran for Extraction of Loads/stress for FDT analysis. Familiarity with aerospace materials, especially metallic alloys used in aircraft structures. Experience working in a regulated environment with exposure to FAA/EASA certification processes . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

1 The Geomechanics Fracturing Modeling Specialist will provide fracture modeling support to enhance shale tight (ST) recovery, reduce cost, optimize completion designs, enable safe fracturing operations, reduce environmental risk, and safeguard the system integrity reliability. The position supports the construction, setup and execution of geomechanically models for hydraulic fracturing that are integral to ST business unit (BU) activities. Strong knowledge in fracture mechanics is required. Extensive experience in geomechanics, stimulation and reservoir simulation is required. Advanced degree in geomechanics or related discipline is required. A functional knowledge of shale and tight operations, the role geomechanics plays in them, and geomechanics related business decisions is required. Background in development of 1d or 3D Mechanical Earth Models (MEM) is preferred. The role brings together working subsurface knowledge and expertise in a growing technical area with significant impact to shale tight (unconventional) assets. The role requires close collaboration with subject matter experts and chapter managers in Chevron Technical Center to maintain workflow alignment. Key responsibilities: The position supports the construction, setup and execution of geomechanically models for hydraulic fracturing that are integral to ST business unit (BU) activities. Model construction and analyses are conducted to address geomechanically challenges for ST assets such as: hydraulic fracturing, fracture height growth, drainage height assessment, fracture driven interaction, job optimization including well and cluster spacing, landing point optimization etc. Populate hydraulic fracture models for ST assets with geological and geophysical data, rock properties, pump schedules, fluid rheology and, relevant pressure and temperature conditions under collaboration with relevant subject matter experts in Chevron Technical Center. Execute hydraulic fracture ST models, extract relevant data and manage results repository. Assess interactions between parent and child wells utilizing workflows that couple hydraulic fracture models, reservoir simulators and 4D MEM models. Required Qualifications: BS and MS in Earth science disciplines (Geology, Geophysics, Geomechanics) or Petroleum or equivalent Engineering 5-7 years of pertinent industry experience. Experience in oil and gas industry Experience in hands-on geomechanics hydraulic fracture modeling for ST applications (e.g. Kinetix, ResFrac or equivalent software) Experience with well operations and understanding of the interplay between subsurface conditions in unconventional assets and well performance Experienced in unconventional resources and proficient in a wide range of geomechanics analysis techniques to handle field and well data Preferred Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience in geomechanics field Experience in hydraulic fracture modeling software for shale and tight applications such as Kinetix, ResFrac or StimPlan Experience in one dimensional well log software such as Techlog or Geolog Experience in finite element solvers such as Abaqus, ParaGeo or Elfen Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:30pm to 10:30pm. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Total Number of Openings 1 About the position: The Mechanical Engineer is part of the Materials Equipment Quality (MEQ) team at the Chevron ENGINE and is responsible for providing expertise in areas of pressure vessel & piping mechanical design/repair/alteration, code interpretation, and post construction repair across Chevron assets. Key responsibilities: Provides enterprise-wide support of in-service pressure vessels and piping, new construction project support, and maintains Chevron s technical standards Assist with concept development, work scoping, troubleshooting, failure analysis and repairs. Support research and technology development projects, Perform mechanical design analysis, using finite element analysis (FEA), of fixed equipment components in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping. Determine stresses applied to components are within allowable stress limits and determine max strain/deflections are also within allowable limits Apply fracture mechanics, fatigue, buckling, creep, and mechanical design principles to evaluate components in mechanical equipment are within allowable stress range Select post construction repair options for mechanical equipment (sleeves, patches, weld repairs, etc) and validate the design meets ASME code requirement Review supplier pressure vessel design packages Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized (AICTE) University. Proven experience with ASME Sec VIII Division 1 and 2, PCC-2 Proven experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) Skilled use of an FEA software package such as SolidWorks, Ansys, or Abaqus Skilled use of a pressure vessel design software package such as Compress or PV Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in pressure vessel or mechanical design in the oil & gas industry Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters or Doctorate) Oil & gas or petrochemical experience, or experience working with a pressure vessel fabricator Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:30pm to 10:30pm. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Project Role : Engineering Services Practitioner Project Role Description : Assist with end-to-end engineering services to develop technical engineering solutions to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Solve engineering problems and achieve business objectives using scientific, socio-economic, technical knowledge and practical experience. Work across structural and stress design, qualification, configuration and technical management. Must have skills : Fatigue & Damage Tolerance F&DT Good to have skills : NAMinimum 5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary :As an Engineering Services Practitioner, you will assist with end-to-end engineering services to develop technical engineering solutions, solve problems, and achieve business objectives. You will work across structural and stress design, qualification, configuration, and technical management. Roles & Responsibilities:- Expected to be an SME.- Collaborate and manage the team to perform.- Responsible for team decisions.- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.- Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to team members.- Develop innovative engineering solutions to address complex challenges.- Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure project success. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance F&DT.- Strong understanding of structural and stress analysis.- Experience in technical management and configuration control.- Knowledge of scientific and socio-economic principles in engineering.- Hands-on experience in developing engineering solutions.- Good To Have Skills: Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Additional Information:- The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance F&DT.- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.- A 15 years full-time education is required. Qualification 15 years full time education