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Autotech Engineering R&D USA, Inc. Lead CAE Engineer (Multiple Openings) in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Conduct Computer Aided Engineering simulations to assess component/BIW/Vehicle performance against regulatory and non-regulatory crash requirements. Suggesr cost effective, weight optimized technical solutions to achieve structural requirements according to the needs of the customer and work with all aspects of CAE; such as meshing, joining, job submission, de-bugging and post processing. Build & conduct numerical validation of components, sub-assemblies and full vehicles in designated crash tests (i.e. USNCAP / IIHS). Suggest technical solutions to improve product design, with focus on cost reduction, mass reduction and crash performance optimization. Promote Gestamp innovative light-weighting solutions Stay current by understanding emerging materials and advanced technologies. Ensure client timing and performance criteria are met. Interact with OEM, and present technical portions of the proposals/concepts. Prepare technical reports, describing analysis and formulating conclusion and recommendations. Participate in internal R&D activities (material laws, in-sheet failure, spot-weld failure, modeling techniques, innovative materials, etc.). Train and support new R&D team in North America, the Gestamp CAE methodologies.
Location: 1600 Harmon Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326. Domestic travel to Ohio and California required 2-4 times per year for project management and CAE analysis support. International travel to Spain and Mexico may be required once a year for training and team meetings. Telecommutting permitted up to two days per week.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor -- Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field of study; Will accept equivalent foreign degree Experience: Five (5) years in the position above, as a Team Lead or in a related engineering role; Experience must include:
- Performing crash and NVH simulations on battery box designs;
- Applying Mechanical Stress Analysis and Finite Element Modeling;
- Using CAE tools including Optistruct, Acusolve, Motion solve and LS-DYNA.
Send resume to and reference job code LC25-101:
Janice Melzer Human Resources Manager
Autotech Engineering R&D USA, Inc.
1600 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326