Design Engineering Analyst - VED (m/f/d)

KPIT Technologies Ltd.; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Göteborg, Sweden seeks a Senior Mechanical Durability Engineer to lead sensor design and durability analysis for wheel suspension systems. You will manage from input collection through calibration, perform CAE stress/strain simulations, and help establish durability targets across projects.

Strong collaboration across disciplines, hands-on testing, and professional English communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Documented experience in the durability domain.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Broad knowledge of the vehicle design process.
• Leadership, initiative and concise technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sensor design process for strain gauge applications, from input gathering to calibration.
• Plan and oversee sensor calibration to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Provide CAE simulations (stress/strain) to support design decisions.
• Develop durability requirements and targets for programs or concepts.

Job description

Job Overview

EXPERIENCE

3-9 Years

LOCATION

JOB ID

84190

NO OF OPENING

1

Job/Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Sensor Design:
• Lead the sensor design process, focusing on strain gauge applications.
• Manage the entire workflow, from gathering input for sensor design to participating in the calibration of the final sensor.
• Define testing needs, load ranges, and perform strength simulations.
• Design both the physical components and sensors, ensuring optimal placement of strain gauges through detailed stress and strain analysis.
• Plan and oversee sensor calibration to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Durability Analysis:
• Provide stress and strain CAE simulations to support the project design phase.
• Deliver recommendations to support programs or design concepts.
• Conduct analysis to develop and establish durability requirements and targets.

This role requires a strong technical foundation, collaboration across disciplines, and the ability to balance theoretical modeling with hands-on testing and analysis to support both sensor design and durability engineering efforts.

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of Wheel Suspension design.
• You must have documented knowledge and a few years of experience from of the durability domain
• Broad knowledge of the vehicle design process.
• You are self-propelled and take initiative and have leadership skills.
• You are experienced in writing requirements and technical guidelines.

Additional skills:

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Documented experience in the durability domain
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Positive attitude and an open mind
• Strong problem-solving skills for unique challenges
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex problems
• Concise technical communication skills and the ability to align multiple stakeholders

Needed knowledge for the position:CAE tools: Ansa, Abaqus, nCode CAD tool: CATIA Domain knowledge: Durability and Wheel Suspension design

Requirement

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• wheel suspension
• CAE
• CATIA

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Writing requirements

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