What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer-aided Engineering Analyst position at Belcan?
Job Title: CAE Analyst II (NVH & Durability)
Location: Livonia, MI
Zip Code: 48150
Job Description
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Job Summary:
- The CAE Analyst II (NVH / Durability) will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve NVH / Durability problems to aid engineering in the upfront design of automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and Industrial segments. This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build NVH / Durability models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as Nastran, Abaqus / Optistruct / ANSYS.
- Run NVH / Durability simulations (Linear, Non-linear, Dynamic), postprocess results, and provide engineering solutions.
- Develop and present detailed reports during customer meetings.
- Develop Python scripts for workflow automation.
- Learn new CAE tools quickly.
- Manage analysis files according to company data-retention policies.
- Collaborate with various groups within the CAE department to enhance predictive accuracy and reduce development cycles.
- Able to execute projects with minimum guidance, including direct communication with customers, and develop effective design solutions utilizing CAE tools.
- Effectively handle more than one project simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Support new technology and process development.
Education and Experience (required):
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration.
- Experience in linear, non-linear & dynamic structural FEA modeling, analysis
- 1-3 years of NVH & Durability modeling experience in building FEA models using tools such as ANSA, Hypermesh
Education and Experience (preferred):
- Master of Science or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration.
- Experience in writing process automation using python, or Excel VBA or C functions.
- Experience in performing analysis of complex full vehicle models.