Senior Simulation

Job Description:

Durability Simulation Engineer

We're seeking a qualified coworker to join our Cab Analysis team as a CAE Structural Analysis Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of transportation solutions within a cutting-edge research and development organization focused on delivering high-tech solutions to the North American market. As part of this dynamic team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, analyze complex systems, and ensure functional requirements are met through design recommendations. Your responsibilities will also include correlating full-vehicle digital twins to physical testing.

About Us

The Cab Analysis group comprises highly competent engineers specializing in durability & reliability, crash safety, aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, NVH, and materials science for heavy-duty trucks in North America. Operating within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, Cab Engineering is responsible for delivering innovative cab solutions for Mack Truck and Volvo Truck brands.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct structural simulation and analysis on Cab Engineering components, including BIW, Vehicle Front, Living and Driving areas, and exterior Aerodynamic assemblies.

- Define durability loads and boundary conditions, as well as execute advanced structural simulations such as fatigue calculations, bolt, weld, sealant, and adhesive calculations.

- Perform modal targets for durability calculations.

- Verify test data and conduct signal processing.

- Mesh components with required quality.

- Evaluate designs in collaboration with Mechanical component owners, considering materials and manufacturing methods.

- Proactively engage with global CAE groups to share knowledge and contribute to method development.

- Generate technical reports, providing FEA study results for technical requirements, knowledge management systems, methods guidelines, and technical solutions.

- Stay updated on new methods related to calculation models, algorithms, simulation, and calculation software.

- Establish correlation activities to verify FEA models.

- Understand 3D simulation and the use of Complete Vehicle Modelling (CVM).

Required Skills and Experience

- Minimum of Masters in Mechanical Engineering.

- Minimum 5+ years within the automotive industry for an OEM or a supplier.

- Experience in fatigue, vibration, and structural analysis preferred.

- Strong theoretical knowledge of strength in materials, advanced solid mechanics, and finite element analysis.

- Knowledge of vehicle architecture, truck systems, and product development.

- Materials knowledge with experience in testing material strength and fatigue properties.

- Software skills: ANSA, Nastran, Ansys/Abaqus, LS Dyna, Ncode.

- Preferable skills: Python coding, MATLAB, AI/Client knowledge.

- Demonstrated commitment to delivering on time with strict adherence to quality.

- Independent, proactive, continuously striving to improve.

- Strong presentation and communication skills.

Personal Characteristics

- Ownership/Accountability

- Assertive communication

- Attention to detail

- Structured and analytical

- Solution-oriented

- Problem-Solving/Decision-Making

- Flexibility

- Conceptual thinking

- Creativity/Innovation

- Leadership mindset

- Clear communication skills

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