Senior Drive Unit CAE Lead | FEA & NVH Expert

Rivian; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 125,800 - 157,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages

Coverage effective on the first day of employment

Job summary

An innovative automotive company based in Michigan seeks a Staff CAE Engineer to provide critical support in drive unit design through Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The successful candidate will validate designs, perform various types of structural analyses, and support cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. A Master's degree in Engineering with 7-10 years of relevant experience in FEA is required. This role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Finite Element Analysis proficiency.
• Deep understanding of mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, fatigue, and sealing.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D modeling, sub-modeling, and sealing modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analytically validate components and assemblies via FEA against requirements.
• Perform topology optimization blending strength/NVH objectives.
• Conduct linear/nonlinear static and NVH analyses for Drive Unit systems.
• Support Design Reviews by preparing and presenting analysis results.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Scripting/Coding with Python/C++

Education

MS in Engineering or higher

Tools

Altair products (Hypermesh, Simlab, Optistruct)

Dassault products (Abaqus, Fe-Safe)

CATIA

Job description

An innovative automotive company based in Michigan seeks a Staff CAE Engineer to provide critical support in drive unit design through Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The successful candidate will validate designs, perform various types of structural analyses, and support cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. A Master's degree in Engineering with 7-10 years of relevant experience in FEA is required. This role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.