Virtual Analysis Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

h3 Technologies, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

h3 Technologies, LLC is seeking a Virtual Analysis Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics Simulation to lead CAE activities for steering and suspension optimization in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop and validate multi-body models (ADAMS/Car, CARSIM, VI-Car realtime, NASTRAN) and drive ride/handling improvements across vehicle architectures.

The role involves on-site collaboration, development of new CAE processes, and close interaction with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with suspension/steering/brake kinematics and ride/handling analyses.
• Experience with ADAMS/Car, Altair Hyperworks, NASTRAN, CARSIM, VI-Car realtime, Matlab.
• Strong English communication (speaking/reading/writing).

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE/virtual analysis activities for steering/suspension hardpoints.
• Simulate ride events and characterize performance across frequency ranges.
• Develop/validate full vehicle/sub-system models (multibody, flex-body).
• Support driving simulator studies on-site.
• Plan analytical support for mule tuning activities.
• Develop new CAE/simulation processes as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Self-starter

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS/Car

Altair Hyperworks

NASTRAN

CARSIM

VI-Car realtime

MATLAB

Job description

Role Name: Virtual Analysis Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Work Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Terms: Long Term Contract

The Virtual Analysis Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics is responsible, throughout all program development phases, for the leadership of all CAE/virtual analysis activities associated with steering/suspension hardpoint development and components, stiffness/damping/tire specifications and ride/handling performance optimization for all variants of a vehicle architecture, including formulation of design recommendations to meet functional objectives of Company’s vehicles. The overall objective is to minimize vehicle/suspension sensitivity to variation in forces induced by road surfaces, assembly build variation, vehicular architecture and/or wear.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analysis and optimization of suspension/steering sub-systems' kinematics and compliance.


• Analytical assessments of steady/transient states’ handling behavior; calculation associated with component loads for various handling events (Fish-hook, Trailer Tow, Slow Ramp Steer, Step Steer, Off-Road events for Trail Rating).


• Simulation of ride events and associated characterization of performance (low and high frequency events, impact harshness, vehicle pitch under braking, head-toss, shimmy, wander and brake judder).


• Development/validation/ownership of all associated full vehicle/sub-system simulation models (multi-body dynamics: ADAMS/Car, parametric: CARSIM, VI-Car Realtime, flex-body: NASTRAN).


• Develop models (remotely) and provide on-site support for driving simulator studies.


• Formulate/execute plans for analytical support of physical mule tuning activities.


• Develop new CAE/simulation processes as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.


• Experience with processes and simulation techniques associated with suspension/steering/brake system’s kinematics/compliance/vibration studies, vehicle ride/handling assessments, component structural analysis.


• Experience with associated simulation tools: ADAMS/Car, Altair Hyperworks, NASTRAN, CARSIM, VI-Car realtime, Matlab.


• Ability to develop custom routines (Visual Basic, ADAMS command files, ADAMS/Car templates, Matlab) to support process enhancement is preferred.


• Familiarity with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).


• Ability to extract component detail from NX, Teamcenter and CoDeP.


• Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving skills.


• Demonstrated ability to summarize, present work to management and cross-functional teams.


• Demonstrated understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application.


• High level of proficiency in English is a must (speaking, reading, writing).

Qualifications

• Experience with associated simulation tools: ADAMS/Car, Altair Hyperworks, NASTRAN, CARSIM, VI-Car realtime, Matlab.


• High level of proficiency in English is a must (speaking, reading, writing).