Occupant Safety Simulations Engineer

3 weeks ago


Novi, United States KPIT Full time

We KPIT (www.kpit.com) are a global technologies company specializing in CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) domains. Systems and Software in Electric & Conventional Powertrain, Autonomous Driving & ADAS, Digital Connected Solutions, Connected Vehicles, Vehicle Diagnostics, and Vehicle Networks.


Join the leading software development and integration team helping mobility leapfrog towards a clean, smart, and safe future. A company specializing in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions, KPIT accelerates clients’ implementation of next-generation technologies.


Job Summary:

Occupant Safety Engineer to Work on Full Vehicle Crash and Occupant injury evaluation using ANSA, LSDyna, Animator CAE tools.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Build and validate LS Dyna models.
  • Model integration using ANSA, Oasys Primer.
  • Use test data, supplier input, module team s inputs to update and validate models.
  • Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle and sled level Occupant protection performance for frontal, side and rear impact.
  • Generate feasible vehicle design recommendations, working cross functionally with engineering teams.
  • Capable of integrating various restraint modules into structures CAE model in collaboration with tier-1 restraint system suppliers.
  • Expertise in seat belt routing, dummy positioning, seat squash and mechanism adjustments using state of art CAE as necessary to suit protocol and test setup requirements.
  • Create analysis reports and communicate program status to relevant teams.
  • Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
  • Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, on vehicle designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
  • Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
  • Lead/mentor junior engineers.


Other Responsibilities:

  • This position requires an experienced professional with a balanced approach to CAE and testing.
  • Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Occupant Protection CAE working for an Automotive OEM or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Global regulatory and consumer safety requirements: FMVSS / UNECE / China, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP etc.
  • Strong analytical skills to draw meaningful conclusions from CAE results.
  • Demonstrable experience of root causing test performance, and correlation of CAE models.
  • Demonstrable ability to concisely present technical issues, CAE results, findings and propose next steps.
  • Advanced user of tools such as: Ansa, LS-Dyna, Meta-post, Primer, Hyperworks etc.
  • Ability to process dummy test data sources for CAE correlation (ISO MME, Diadem, raw test data).
  • Knowledge of plastics and other typical trim material grades used in occupant environment with state of art CAE material model usage.
  • Experience with CATIA.


Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of working experience in Occupant Safety simulations projects.
  • Experience in live projects related to Occupant Safety System development and validation is an added advantage.
  • Mandatory: ANSA, Oasys Primer, LS DYNA, GNS Animator, Metapost.
  • Optional: Hypermesh, Abaqus, HyperView.
  • Team player.
  • Self-learner/ self-motivated.
  • Own responsibilities.
  • Agile to learn new & advanced skills.
  • English is a must.
  • Knowledge of other languages is added advantage.
  • Self-confidence.
  • Good team worker.
  • Good interpersonal skills.


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.



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