Lead Brake CAE Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis North America is seeking a Lead Brake CAE Engineer to lead virtual analysis and simulations for brake systems within the local CAE team. You will plan technique development and drive design decisions from concepts to production readiness, coordinating with PDT, design engineers, and testing groups.

The role requires 4+ years in CAE, experience with Abaqus/HyperWorks/ANSYS Motion, and a strong background in structural and NVH analyses for automotive brakes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CAE experience with common software (Abaqus, HyperWorks, ANSYS Motion, Python).
• Experience with structural and NVH analysis in automotive braking contexts.
• Familiarity with North American OEMs and UK/NA collaboration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & Run Simulations: Create performance, durability, & NVH simulations for brake components and assemblies using tools like Abaqus, Nastran, or ANSYS; or coordinate the required analyses within internal partner teams to meet local project demand.
• Analyze Results: Interpret analysis data to evaluate performance, durability, & NVH characteristics, then provide clear project recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with customer PDT, application & design engineers, NVH development engineers, and physical testing groups to validate virtual models and predict performance, durability, & NVH characteristics of braking systems.
• Lead, Plan, & Strategize: Lead & coordinate localization effort to improve local CAE analysis software capability; work with customer to plan & execute analysis technique improvement and expand application of CAE analysis in project engineering work.
• Report and Document: Write clear engineering reports & presentations and track simulation progress against project milestones.

Skills

FEA simulations

Abaqus

Nastran

ANSYS

Python scripting

NVH analysis

Automotive brake systems

Education

BS/MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)

Tools

Abaqus

HyperWorks

ANSYS Motion

Python

Job description

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

MOBIS Technical Center of North America is the Research & Development Center for Hyundai MOBIS, a Tier 1 supplier and an affiliate under Hyundai Motor Group. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis, cockpit and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICs/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Brake CAE Engineer will lead and coordinate virtual analysis and simulation for vehicle braking systems with larger Mobis CAE team for local customers. They will use finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-body simulation tools to evaluate brake performance, durability, and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). The work will drive design decisions from early concepts to final production readiness. They will plan and execute analysis technique development and capability enhancement to improve virtual analysis support for future projects with local customers.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate & Run Simulations: Create performance, durability, & NVH simulations for brake components and assemblies using tools like Abaqus, Nastran, or ANSYS; or coordinate the required analyses within internal partner teams to meet local project demand.
• Analyze Results: Interpret analysis data to evaluate performance, durability, & NVH characteristics, then provide clear project recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with customer Product Development Teams (PDT), application & design engineers, NVH development engineers, and physical testing groups to validate virtual models and predict performance, durability, & NVH characteristics of braking systems.
• Lead, Plan, & Strategize: Lead & coordinate localization effort to improve local CAE analysis software capability; work with customer to plan & execute analysis technique improvement and expand application of CAE analysis in project engineering work.
• Report and Document: Write clear engineering reports & presentations and track simulation progress against project milestones.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• 4+ years in CAE, experience and familiarity with the following common software: Abaquas, Hyperworks, Ansys motion, Python, etc.
• Experience with both structural and NVH analysis.
• History of working in automotive chassis systems (brakes, steering, suspension, etc.) and with North American OEMs.
• Experience of correlating virtual results to physical test outputs.
• Familiarity with braking system functionality.
• Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Be a team player.
• Be a self-starter.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and pride in their workmanship.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• BS/MS in an Engineering discipline. Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Physics preferred.
• 4+ years relevant experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• A typical work week is 45 hours/week.
• Working hours for employees are flexible with a typical day starting 7am- 9am M-F.
• Possibility of 1 night meeting per week to coordinate with Korea.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, J-1, etc.)

ADA DISCLAIMER

Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: [e-mail]

EEO STATEMENT

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.