CAE Crash Analyst

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in vehicle crash safety and finite element modeling
  • Proficient in ANSA, PRIMER, and HYPERMESH for vehicle modeling
  • Experienced in LS-Dyna and HyperWorks for structural safety analysis
  • Strong understanding of crash safety regulations including USNCAP and Euro NCAP

Responsibilities

  • Develop full vehicle structural crashworthiness models for electric vehicles using advanced simulation tools
  • Conduct structural safety analyses to evaluate compliance with crashworthiness standards
  • Correlate computer-aided engineering performance with physical test results
  • Perform safety finite element analysis to optimize crash mode solutions
  • Support the development of concepts using morphing tools for innovative design solutions
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures for simulation quality
  • Collaborate across teams to solve technical challenges and meet project requirements
  • Present progress on CAE model builds during design reviews

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative next-generation electric vehicle platforms
  • Collaborative work environment focused on engineering excellence
  • Involvement in cross-functional teams tackling complex technical challenges
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in vehicle safety analysis
  • Career development through participation in critical design reviews
Full Job Description
Fully Onsite

Position Description
  • Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety team to develop full vehicle structural crashworthiness finite element models using ANSA, PRIMER, and HYPERMESH for high and low speed frontal, side, rear impact and pedestrian protection for next-generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.
  • Perform structural safety analysis using LS-Dyna, Hyper works to assess vehicle crashworthiness for regulatory and third-party targets as required by USNCAP, FMVSS, Euro NCAP, ECE, and IIHS.
  • Correlate CAE performance with test results; and documenting best practices and lessons learned for future development.
  • Responsible for safety finite element analysis of crash modes, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions
  • Support quick concept development utilizing morphing tools to deliver new and emerging ideas.
  • Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
  • Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
  • Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.
  • Participate in design reviews and present CAE model build status.
  • Make recommendations to improve the model build/integration workflow.

Experience Required
5 plus years experience mentioned in position description.

Education Required
Bachelors Degree

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