CAE - Structural & Dynamics Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

CAE - Structural & Dynamics Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Mount Vernon, WA is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer. This is a contract position.

Technical Center is seeking an experienced CAE - Structural & Dynamics Engineer to support the development of heavy-duty trucks with best-in-class durability, ride, and handling feature. The successful candidate will possess a solid background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation and calculations and knowledgeable in vehicle dynamics (ride comfort, vehicle handling, noise, and vibration) concepts. Responsibilities include interfacing directly with engineering team, planning, and maintaining project schedules and budgets, using engineering skills to predict design viability, and communicating those results - with recommendations - to respective engineers. Previous experience testing ground vehicles is desired.

• Analyze components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and full vehicle using FEA tools (such as ABAQUS, Optistruct, LSDYNA), Fatigue life calculations tools (such as n-code, FE-safe), and validate the models with test correlations.

• Develop simulation models and perform vehicle dynamic studies and validate the models with test correlations.

• Analyze complex simulation data and provide objective guidance on ride, handling, noise, vibration, and durability performance.

• Support validation team project plans that define test deliverables, scope of activities, labor and material costs, and schedules.

• Manage execution of multiple projects to deliver results on time and within budget, coordinating resources and working closely with support groups.

• Communicate simulation results stating clear recommendations and proposals to design teams.

• Publish technical project reports to document test scope, methods, results, and conclusions.

• Continually improve the simulation methods and processes used for correlation, while striving to meet multiple project deliverables.

• Support related technical groups in the development of new vehicle technologies, including autonomous driving features, battery electric and alternative fuel vehicles, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a strong background in structural analysis (Implicit and Explicit analysis).

• Experience with multi-body dynamics, ride comfort, and/or NVH simulation is desired.

• Working knowledge of pre- and post-processors (Hypermesh, Hyperview), FEA software (ABAQUS, LSDYNA), and fatigue life calculators (n-code, FE-safe)

• Previous experience in ADAMS, Motionview, Matlab/Simulink or similar vehicle dynamics simulation tools is desired.

• Ability and desire to learn new tools and methods.

• Effective analysis and project management skills and excellent engineering judgment.

• Effective communication, administration, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. Master's degree (or higher) in the Mechanical Engineering preferred.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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