PRS Virtual Engineering Expert

SEGULA Technologies; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Troy, Michigan, seeks a Technical Expert – Propulsion Virtual Engineering to lead and execute virtual propulsion engineering across ICE, hybrid, and electrified systems. You will oversee CAE activities and mentor a global team of engineers.

The role focuses on delivering full propulsion program CAE deliverables, driving first-time-right quality and on-time delivery, and building automation with Python/Tcl and AI tools to advance simulations.

Qualifications

• 10–13+ years of professional experience in virtual engineering/CAE.
• 6+ years in a technical leadership, program execution lead, or supervisory role.
• Proven track record managing global engineering deliverables with SLA/KPI targets.
• Bachelor's degree required; master or Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute propulsion CAE deliverables across global milestones.
• Drive First Time Right (FTR) quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Oversee a team of CAE and system simulation engineers; mentor staff.
• Support HV electrical system evaluations and trade-off studies.
• Drive automation, parametric modeling, and AI/ML tools in workflows.
• Integrate 3D scanning data into simulation workflows.

Skills

Team Leadership

Program Execution

CAE Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Nastran

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

GT-SUITE

MATLAB/Simulink

Amesim

CarSim

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

Ansys Maxwell

JMAG

Python

Tcl/Tk

Ansa Morphing

OptiStruct

Isight

Job description

The Technical Expert – Propulsion Virtual Engineering serves as a subject matter expert and operational team lead providing virtual simulation services to meet global virtual engineering needs. This role leads, plans, and executes virtual engineering activities across conventional (ICE), hybrid, and fully electrified propulsion systems (Battery, EDM, Driveline).

Key Responsibilities & Performance Expectations

Technical Leadership & Program Execution

• Program Execution Lead: Plan, lead, and execute full propulsion program CAE deliverables across global milestones, ensuring alignment with timing and functional targets.
• Performance Metrics: Drive team adherence to strict First Time Right (FTR) quality checks and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets across all virtual engineering work orders.
• Team Leadership & Governance: Oversee a team of CAE and system simulation engineers, distribute assignments, conduct technical design reviews, and mentor engineering staff.

CAE & Structural Analysis (FEA Focus)

• Physics Domains: NVH, Structural Durability, Fatigue, Thermal, Sealing, Bolt Strength/Preload, Lubrication, Hydraulics, Electromagnetic (EM), and Electrochemistry.
• Subsystems: Internal Combustion Engines, Transmissions, Axles & Drivelines, Traction Batteries, Electric Drive Modules (EDM), and Engine Ancillary Systems.

Propulsion System-Level Analysis

• Perform full-vehicle and system-level virtual assessments including $CO_2$ emissions, dynamic performance, electric range, driveability, duty cycle generation, and Vehicle Energy Management (VEM).
• Support High Voltage (HV) electrical architectural system evaluations and trade-off studies.

Innovation, Automation & Capability Building

• Drive parametric modeling, morphing, CAD/CAE integration, and concept development for early‑stage weight and structural optimization.
• Develop automated CAE workflows, scripts, and AI/Machine Learning tools to streamline repeating analysis tasks.
• Integrate 3D digital scanning data into simulation workflows and establish new virtual testing capabilities for emerging propulsion technologies.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related computational engineering discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or Ph.D.

Experience

• 10–13+ years of professional experience in virtual engineering/CAE within the automotive or propulsion industry.
• 6+ years in a technical leadership, program execution lead, or supervisory engineering role.
• Proven track record of managing global engineering service deliverables with strict SLA/KPI tracking (e.g., FTR, OTD).

Preferred Software Toolset Familiarity

• FEA / Durability / NVH: Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, LS‑DYNA, nCode, HyperMesh/Pre-processors
• System Simulation & Energy Management: GT‑SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, CarSim
• Thermal / Fluids / Electromagnetics: STAR‑CCM+, Ansys Fluent, Ansys Maxwell, JMAG
• Automation & Parametrics: Python, Tcl/Tk, Ansa Morphing, OptiStruct, Isight

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large‑scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.