CAE Engineer

Optimal Inc.; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company is seeking an Occupant Safety CAE Engineer to develop and validate occupant CAE models for vehicle crash scenarios. You will collaborate across design and safety teams to ensure robust simulations, contribute to early concept development, and support a safe, scalable vehicle platform architecture for electric vehicles.

The role emphasizes nonlinear FE analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to drive design iterations from concept through Start-of-Production,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field and strong fundamentals in engineering mechanics.
• 2+ years of experience in occupant safety CAE and nonlinear FE analysis.
• Ability to work independently and across a global cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.
• Collaborate with D&Rs and suppliers to ensure CAE model accuracy and reasonable assumptions.
• Conduct DOE/DFSS studies using optimization tools to meet performance targets.
• Optimize components to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, belts, seats, panels).
• Create standard work procedures for delivering quality models and results.
• Present design concepts in reviews and support production readiness.

Skills

CAE

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LS-Dyna

Job description

Position Description:

The Occupant Safety CAE Engineer will be responsible for generating occupant CAE models through multiple stages of development. You will also conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles. You will use your skills in collaboration, systems engineering, FMA/design robustness, CAE and safety DV efficiency to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal, side, side, rear, pedestrian impact, roof strength and low speed damageability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.
• Collaborate with responsible D&Rs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being made.
• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass. Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas. Assess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurations.
• Optimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, seat belts, steering column, seats, instrument panel, interior trim etc.) Collaborate with the safety structures team in case structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targets.
• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements.
• Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts.
• Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.
• Support the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high-quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-Production.

Skills Required:

CAE, Mechanical Engineering

Experience Required:

• S. in Mechanical Engineering Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals
• Highly motivated and creative Strong technical skills and expertise in safety and simulation, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving
• 2+ years of experience in occupant safety CAE
• 2+ years of experience in designing and launching new safety systems from concept to production Knowledge of global passive safety public domain and regulatory requirements.
• Non-linear finite element analysis and correlation capability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

Additional Information:

***HYBRID / 4 days per week in the office***