Rakhere Technologies
Location
Greensboro, NC | United States
Job description
Position: CAE Structural Analysis Engineer
Location: Greensboro, NC
RAKHERE TECHNOLOGIES are hiring Mechanical Engineers to join our growing team in Greensboro, NC.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, and great opportunities for career growth!
RAKHERE TECHNOLOGIES is an Engineering and Design Services company with a proven ability to boost innovation and competitiveness within the major industrial sectors.
We're seeking a qualified coworker to join our Cab Analysis team as a CAE Structural Analysis Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the future of transportation solutions within a cutting-edge research and development organization focused on delivering high-tech solutions to the North American market. As part of this dynamic team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, analyze complex systems, and ensure functional requirements are met through design recommendations. Your responsibilities will also include correlating full-vehicle digital twins to physical testing.
About Us
The Cab Analysis group comprises highly competent engineers specializing in durability & reliability, crash safety, aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, NVH, and materials science for heavy-duty trucks in North America. Operating within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, Cab Engineering is responsible for delivering innovative cab solutions for Mack Truck and Volvo Truck brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct structural simulation and analysis on Cab Engineering components, including BIW, Vehicle Front, Living and Driving areas, and exterior Aerodynamic assemblies.
- Define durability loads and boundary conditions, as well as execute advanced structural simulations such as fatigue calculations, bolt, weld, sealant, and adhesive calculations.
- Perform modal targets for durability calculations.
- Verify test data and conduct signal processing.
- Mesh components with required quality.
- Evaluate designs in collaboration with Mechanical component owners, considering materials and manufacturing methods.
- Proactively engage with global CAE groups to share knowledge and contribute to method development.
- Generate technical reports, providing FEA study results for technical requirements, knowledge management systems, methods guidelines, and technical solutions.
- Stay updated on new methods related to calculation models, algorithms, simulation, and calculation software.
- Establish correlation activities to verify FEA models.
- Understand 3D simulation and the use of Complete Vehicle Modelling (CVM).
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years within the automotive industry for an OEM or a supplier.
- Experience in fatigue, vibration, and structural analysis preferred.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of strength in materials, advanced solid mechanics, and finite element analysis.
- Knowledge of vehicle architecture, truck systems, and product development.
- Materials knowledge with experience in testing material strength and fatigue properties.
- Software skills: ANSA, Nastran, Ansys/Abaqus, LS Dyna, Ncode.
- Preferable skills: Python coding, MATLAB, AI/ML knowledge.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering on time with strict adherence to quality.
- Independent, proactive, continuously striving to improve.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
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