Ajay Rao
About Ajay Rao
Ajay Rao is a Senior Durability Engineer at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2015. He holds an M.Tech in Automotive Engineering and has extensive experience in structural and thermal simulations, as well as expertise in various advanced software tools.
Work at Faurecia
Ajay Rao has been employed at Faurecia as a Senior Durability Engineer since 2015. In this role, he manages a team that is responsible for simulations and the development of exhaust systems for European Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). His work encompasses both passenger and commercial vehicles. He leads simulation activities that focus on design optimization for frequency response and thermo-mechanical simulation. Additionally, he develops training materials and mentors team members on project delivery to customers, emphasizing structural and thermal simulations.
Previous Experience at Al Faris Group
Prior to his current role, Ajay Rao worked at Al Faris Group in two capacities. He served as a Sales Engineer from 2010 to 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and as a Rebuild Engineer from 2011 to 2012 for one year. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of engineering applications in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Rao holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Automotive Engineering, which he obtained from Vellore Institute of Technology between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from NMAM Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2009. His educational background is complemented by expertise in advanced software tools, including Hypermesh, Abaqus, Nastran, Catia V5, GT Suite, Pro-E, ANSYS Workbench, Romax, Fluent, and ANSA. He utilizes TAItherm for correlating thermal results to achieve accurate simulation outcomes.
International Experience
Ajay Rao has gained international experience by working onsite in France for four months. This opportunity allowed him to acquire detailed knowledge about testing processes and the correlation between testing and virtual simulation. This experience enhances his capability to manage simulation activities effectively.
Early Education
Ajay Rao's early education includes attending Sri Narayana Guru English Medium School, where he completed high school from 1994 to 2003. He then pursued a Pre University course at Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple First Grade College from 2003 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering.