What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD
Job Description Summary
AAM is searching for a Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, MI.
As a Senior Analytical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing physics-based and high-fidelity multibody dynamics models of driveline products. You will work independently with limited supervision to evaluate product performance, identify risks, and provide critical design recommendations through optimization studies to ensure our products meet and exceed customer specifications.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics and possesses hands-on experience with Adams-Simulink co-simulation. They are proficient in automation scripting using Adams Macro/Subroutine, Python, and MATLAB, and are familiar with full-vehicle integration using Adams/Car.
Job Description
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD
Job Description Summary
AAM is searching for a Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, MI.
As a Senior Analytical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing physics-based and high-fidelity multibody dynamics models of driveline products. You will work independently with limited supervision to evaluate product performance, identify risks, and provide critical design recommendations through optimization studies to ensure our products meet and exceed customer specifications.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics and possesses hands-on experience with Adams-Simulink co-simulation. They are proficient in automation scripting using Adams Macro/Subroutine, Python, and MATLAB, and are familiar with full-vehicle integration using Adams/Car.
Job Description
- Develop and validate complex, high-fidelity Adams models for a variety of automotive driveline systems and sub-systems, including park lock mechanisms, locking differentials, disconnect systems, gear-shift systems, and clutch packs.
- Apply expert-level skills in complex contact modeling to investigate and resolve transient dynamic issues.
- Develop full vehicle models to assess EDU control strategy, predict vehicle behavior, perform NVH behavior and calculate component loads.
- Perform design iterations and optimization studies to identify robust solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Correlate dynamic simulation results to vehicle and lab data to ensure model fidelity.
- Implement control strategies for motors and actuators, performing co-simulation with system models.
- Collaborate closely with design, NVH, and validation teams to provide clear, actionable design recommendations based on simulation results.
- Create and present detailed analytical reports to internal teams and external customers.
- Refine and advance current standard analysis methods, developing new CAE techniques to improve prediction fidelity and efficiency.
- Participate and contribute to program peer reviews, analytical DVP&R, design best practices, and lessons learned documentation.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
- 5 years of hands-on ADAMS experience modeling complex, transient dynamic systems.
- Expert-level skills in ADAMS/View, with a deep specialization in complex contact modeling.
- Experienced incorporating flexible bodies (FEM) into MBD simulations.
- Proven experience simulating the dynamics of automotive driveline or powertrain systems.
- Proficiency in using MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape for developing 1D models and control system integration.
- A deep theoretical understanding of multibody dynamics, contact mechanics, friction modeling, and numerical methods.
- Ability to interact with CAD systems (NX/Unigraphics or similar)
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
