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On a typical day, but not limited to, the CAE Body Structural Engineer performs finite element-based studies to virtually validate vehicle structure parts (component and sub-system level) supporting the Engineering team with design guidance and performance prediction. 
 

 

• 2 days onsite GTBC México (Naucalpan, México)

• Ability to create and modify finite element models that predicts vehicle structure performance by following the corporate requirements and procedures. Conduct CAE model audits.

• Help to develop new analytical capabilities for a better prediction and physical tests. Participates in global forums and meetings to share technical information about new procedures and new ways of simulation. 

• Coordination with other areas such as: Design and Release Engineers, CAE teams, Digital Innovation, Suppliers, Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing, to develop integral solutions using math virtual simulations.

• Produces and evaluates solutions to improve the quality and cost of the designs, based on specialized engineering knowledge.

• Interpret results from CAE and physical tests for the development of feasible counter-measures to meet systems and component level requirements. Correlate CAE models with physical tests.

 

• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Science Engineering degree required.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• Knowledge of FEA theory and Structural CAE, Durability and/or Fatigue CAE Analysis.
• Knowledge of both Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses, including impact FE analyses.
• Knowledge in meshing & postprocessing software like ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView and MetaPost.
• Knowledge of CAE any analysis Software including Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, FDYNAM or nCode, Optistruct, Hyperworks etc.
• Build and setup FE models, perform CAE iterative analyses to identify and resolve issues within design and time constraints.
• Verify accuracy and completion of CAE assessments and provide milestone Engineering Status Reports.
• Knowledge of statistical tools, DOE & Optimization Studies to identify design alternatives.
• Programming skills, Python, Matlab, C, C++, R, or other.
• Experience with the following is preferred: Understanding different CAE methods Explicit and Implicit.
• Multi-objective optimization using CAE is desired.
• Experience with Optimization software like ModeFrontier, Heeds or iSight.
• Structural optimization experience using OptiStruct or Tosca is a bonus. 
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building preferred.
• Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools.