Associate CAE Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct non-linear, structural finite element analysis of drivetrain systems, subsystems, and components.
• Conduct random vibration and impact analyses of drivetrain systems, subsystems, and components.
• Perform vibration and acoustic analyses for traditional axle products.
• Interpret results, make recommendations, write reports, and present work to internal and external customers.
• Work in partnership with Product, Advanced, Mechatronics, Applications, Design and other Design Analysis team members to align and execute product analysis.
• Support development of simulation procedures, methodologies, standards, and continuous improvement activities for the department and other global business units.

Requirements

• BSME, required; MSME with emphasis in Mechanical Design or Analysis, preferred
• Experience using ABAQUS, preferred
• Knowledge of feSafe or other fatigue code, preferred
• 1 year of experience with Hypermesh or Abaqus CAE, preferred
• Automotive or related industry experience, including university CO-OP experience, strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated programming and Python scripting experience, required
• Working knowledge of structural finite element methods, strongly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of materials engineering, preferred
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is capable of simultaneously performing and completing multiple tasks in a team environment with limited supervision
• Willing to work additional hours, as needed