Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation - TRATON R&D US, LLC

About the role

TRATON is integrating the Research & Development (R&D) organizations of its brands—Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus—into a single global TRATON R&D organization. This initiative aims to accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions, delivering competitive products and sustainable transportation solutions. The Multibody Simulation (MBS) team is responsible for full vehicle simulations for structural durability, loads prediction, comfort, and suspension motion across all commercial vehicles. The Senior Project Engineer will build, debug, run, and post-process full vehicle MBS models using ADAMS/Car or Simpack software, provide design recommendations, and mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise in ADAMS/Car or SIMPACK software to develop and simulate multibody models for product development of trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, and buses with conventional and electric powertrains (EVs).
• Generate and maintain subsystem models of current and new vehicle suspension, frame, and body systems, including creation of flex body representations of parts when appropriate.
• Act as an acknowledged expert within the organization in vehicle dynamics and structural durability/loads prediction. Solve significant, unique, and complex problems in these areas, developing new solutions or methods for complex projects with some supervision.
• Interact with chassis and body design teams, vehicle dynamics and durability test teams, and structural durability analysis teams to ensure synchronized product development and validation.
• Work with minimal supervision to drive given projects to conclusion.
• Develop methods to improve process flow, prediction capabilities, and test correlation.
• Create and maintain reporting throughout team levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience, including at least 1 year of lead experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience, including at least 1 year of lead experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience, including at least 1 year of lead experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. TRATON does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

Skills

• Expertise in ADAMS/Car or SIMPACK Multibody Dynamics Software (highly desired).
• Experience in vehicle FEA simulation tools and techniques, including creation and use of flexible bodies for multi-body simulations (highly desired).
• Experience in recommending design and testing changes based on simulation results.
• Experience in vehicle dynamics and durability testing methods.
• Experience in truck and/or automotive design and development processes.
• Experience in communicating and working with an asynchronous team across multiple time zones and locations.
• Experience in coaching and developing others.
• Experience with working on timing plans and budget planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive market-based compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. For more details, visit TRATON Careers Benefits.

Pay

The expected salary for this position will fall within a stated range, with the final offer based on the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About TRATON

TRATON SE, the parent company of the TRATON GROUP, is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, with brands including Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. TRATON’s mission is to transform transportation together for a sustainable world.

About International

International Motors, LLC (d/b/a International Motors USA in select states) is part of TRATON GROUP. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity through its commercial vehicles. The company builds International® trucks and engines, IC Bus® school and commercial buses, and develops Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. Founded in 1831, International joined TRATON GROUP in 2021 to accelerate sustainable mobility. Learn more at International.com.