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CAE Lead Engineer

Dana Corp
United States, Maumee
May 31, 2023

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.


Job Purpose

Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated engineer with a proven record of innovation in the field of CAE analysis to support virtual assessment of electrified driveline systems for its Light Vehicle business unit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of automotive systems, model-based design tools and methods, and be recognized as an innovative problem solver that makes sound decisions and delivers high quality results. He/she will also demonstrate leadership as a team player who introduces new ideas and methods, advises on best practices, and works with others to deliver new products to customers and help move the business forward.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform analysis of axle components, sub-systems and systems to support product development and virtual signoff.

* Interpret results, make recommendations, write reports, and present work to internal and external customers.

* Work in partnership with Product, Advanced, Mechatronics, Applications, Design and other Design Analysis team members to align and execute product analysis.

* Support development of simulation procedures, methodologies, standards, and continuous improvement activities for the department and other global business units.

Requirements:

* BSME (required) or MSME (preferred) with emphasis in Mechanical Design or Analysis

* 12 years of automotive or related industry experience, required

* 12 years of experience using ADAMS, Abaqus and/or Matlab/Simulink, required

* 10 years of experience using feSafe or other fatigue code, preferred

* 10 years of experience with Hyperworks or Abaqus CAE, preferred

* 5 years of experience working on electrified powertrains, preferred

* Expert knowledge of non-linear structural, random vibration and thermal FEA analyses, preferred

* Expert knowledge of hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems (sensing, actuation, mechanisms, and control methods) for automotive applications, preferred

* Proficient knowledge in the creation of 1D thermal network models, preferred

* Proficient knowledge of materials engineering and experience in material characterization for FEA, preferred

* Ability to use instrumentation / experimental data to demonstrate model correlation, preferred

* Strong computer skills with programming and Python scripting experience, preferred

* Excellent mechanical aptitude, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills

* Strong interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills

* Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is capable of simultaneously performing and completing multiple tasks in a team environment with limited supervision

* Willing to work additional hours, as necessary

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.


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