Occupant Safety CAE Engineer

HTC Global Services; Michigan Center (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vis

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Group Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Wellness programs

a variety of other perks

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking an Occupant Safety CAE Engineer to develop CAE models across vehicle development stages, including electric propulsion platforms. The role requires experience in occupant safety CAE, crash simulation, and passive safety systems, with collaboration across design, integration, and manufacturing teams.

Hybrid onsite work schedule applies, with four days on site per week. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in occupant safety CAE, experience with nonlinear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Occupant Safety CAE.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and launching safety systems from concept through production.
• Experience with nonlinear finite element analysis and model correlation.
• Knowledge of global passive safety regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop occupant CAE models using LS-DYNA for various vehicle crash modes.
• Collaborate with vehicle crash safety and program design teams to support occupant safety development.
• Work with design and release teams and component suppliers to ensure CAE models are properly correlated and validated.
• Conduct DOE and DFSS studies using optimization tools to meet performance requirements while considering cost and weight constraints.
• Support rapid concept development of new and emerging engineering solutions.
• Evaluate system-level occupant performance across relevant impact configurations.
• Optimize the performance of occupant safety components, including airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior trim.
• Collaborate with structural engineering teams to address challenges affecting occupant performance targets.
• Support the development of standard work procedures to ensure high-quality CAE models and simulation results.
• Work cross-functionally to identify and resolve technical challenges while meeting engineering requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and present engineering concepts and recommendations.
• Recommend design improvements and refinements to enhance vehicle safety performance.
• Support occupant safety attribute delivery through high-quality CAE models throughout all vehicle development phases, including Start of Production (SOP).

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Overview / SummaryWe are seeking an Occupant Safety CAE Engineer responsible for developing occupant Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) models across multiple stages of vehicle development. This role involves supporting the design, engineering, development, and launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures, including electric vehicles.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Occupant Safety CAE Engineer
Overview / SummaryWe are seeking an Occupant Safety CAE Engineer responsible for developing occupant Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) models across multiple stages of vehicle development. This role involves supporting the design, engineering, development, and launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures, including electric vehicles.
The ideal candidate will have experience in occupant safety CAE, crash simulation, mechanical engineering, and passive safety systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient vehicle architectures and improve occupant safety performance across various crash scenarios.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days per week onsite.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop occupant CAE models using LS-DYNA for various vehicle crash modes.
• Collaborate with vehicle crash safety and program design teams to support occupant safety development.
• Work with design and release teams and component suppliers to ensure CAE models are properly correlated and validated.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) studies using optimization tools to meet performance requirements while considering cost and weight constraints.
• Support rapid concept development of new and emerging engineering solutions.
• Evaluate system-level occupant performance across relevant impact configurations.
• Optimize the performance of occupant safety components, including airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior trim.
• Collaborate with structural engineering teams to address challenges affecting occupant performance targets.
• Support the development of standard work procedures to ensure high-quality CAE models and simulation results.
• Work cross-functionally to identify and resolve technical challenges while meeting engineering requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and present engineering concepts and recommendations.
• Recommend design improvements and refinements to enhance vehicle safety performance.
• Support occupant safety attribute delivery through high-quality CAE models throughout all vehicle development phases, including Start of Production (SOP).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Occupant Safety CAE.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and launching safety systems from concept through production.
• Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals.
• Knowledge of global passive safety regulations and publicly available safety requirements.
• Experience with nonlinear finite element analysis and model correlation.
• Strong technical expertise in safety engineering and simulation.
• Ability to apply first-principles engineering approaches to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, motivated, and adaptable approach to engineering challenges.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your FutureHTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• a variety of other perks

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
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