Senior CAE Development Engineer

Senior CAE Development Engineer, Auburn Hills PTC

POSITION SUMMARY

The CAE Development Engineer is responsible for leading and conducting product design and development through computer-based design analysis activities. This role primarily consists of using state of the art FEA Analysis tools to guide new product designs. FEA analysis tools such as ANSYS CAE/multi-physics modeling techniques to perform system-level and component analyses on Automotive driveline products such as transfer cases, gearboxes and electric drive modules. Typical analyses include structural FEA and fatigue life predictions. The person in this role must support Design-responsible engineers to release designs which meet or exceed targets. This CAE Development Engineer must also support CAE group and product design group growth through internal infrastructure and methodology development. The person in this role must also demonstrate characteristics which foster team progress, show diligence in daily tasks, is able to mentor other team members, takes the initiative to take on challenging assignments, and has the will and ability to create opportunities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform Design analysis/calculations using FEA Ansys tools to support structural, fatigue and NVH requirements Work with internal and outside engineering resources to reach optimized component and system designs for function, durability and NVH. Support design recommendations by coordinating Validation or NVH testing for correlation to predicted results. Lead advanced projects which will benefit component or system-level design and/or CAE group methodologies. Collaborate with other CAE team members on projects and methodologies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelors and Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years CAE FEA experience for Function, Durability and NVH in Automotive Powertrain or Driveline, including transfer cases, gearboxes or electric drive modules.
• Design and analysis of automotive transmission systems and components, such as gears, shafts, housings, actuator systems, clutch systems, chain sprocket, etc.
• Proficiency with Ansys Mechanical Workbench software for static and dynamic FEA
• Familiarity with structural Acoustic predictions
• Familiarity with running analyses through HPC technology
• Self-directed/self-motivated
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Hybrid Analysis (combined 1D and 3D analytical plus empirical math modeling) experience for Function, Durability and NVH in Automotive Powertrain or Driveline, including transfer cases, gearboxes or electric drive modules is preferred.

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE EXPERIENCe

• Ansys Workbench – Mechanical, Acoustics, nCode
• Altair HyperWorks.
• SMT MASTA, ROMAX, MATLAB preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Dealing with Paradox
• Problem Solving
• Learning on the Fly
• Creativity
• Action Oriented
• Functional Technical Skills
• Priority Setting
• Drive for Results

SAFETY

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

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