Mid Level Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer - Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Superior Township, MI 48198
About the Job
Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Perform structural crashworthiness and occupant safety analysis using LS-Dyna
- Execute occupant safety simulations with dummy and human body models and evaluate occupant injury performance
- Use FE analysis to guide physical tests plan; develop test matrix and correlate test results with simulation results
- Work closely with crash performance test engineers to support the following activities
- Type : Full vehicle, system, sled, and component level evaluations
- Pre-test : Develop test plan/set-up, attend, and conduct test
- Post-test : Test data analysis, teardowns/inspection, and reporting
- Work closely with CAE team in HMC-Korea to adhere to HMC CAE process guidelines
- Participate in monthly CAE meetings with HMC-Korea to coordinate CAE models/projects
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop designs / design changes to meet Safety and Crashworthiness targets (eg. NHTSA FMVSS standards; NCAP and IIHS test requirements)
- Collaborate with body structures and restraint team in developing optimized designs
- Create technical reports per HATCI guidelines and present to all collaborating teams as needed
- Travel up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally
What we offer:
- Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
- A global environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive salaries
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Keyword: Mid Level Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer
Required Experience:
Experience and Skills
- Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performance
- Hands-on experience utilizing the various safety CAE software packages for pre/post processing (Oaysis Primer, Altair Hyperworks, Ansa, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills to make meaningful conclusions from CAE simulations as well as physical tests
- In-depth understanding of LS-Dyna explicit solver / material models / element formulation
- Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
- Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (DIAdem, Hyperworks, Excel etc)
- Knowledge of testing, test equipment, and processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements and its CAE representation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and ethical behavior
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4 years experience in automotive industry
- Knowledge of software tools
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Strong Analytical skills.
- Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proficient time management and organization skills
- Valid Drivers License & satisfactory driving record
- Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Kia must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
- HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor
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From: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
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