What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Dynamics Engineer position at Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group?
The CAE Analyst II (Multi-Body Dynamics - MBD) performs multi-body dynamic simulations to solve real world engineering problems in the automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and industrial segments. The CAE Analyst II (MBD) builds engineering-dynamics models, runs simulations, generates reports, and presents the results to internal customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build MBD models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as ADAMS.
- Develop detailed reports to support customer presentations.
- Develop Python scripts for workflow automation.
- Learn new CAE tools and techniques quickly.
- Run MBD simulations to convergence, postprocess results, and provide engineering analysis.
- 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 Kinematics, Dynamics, Vibration, and Numerical methods.
- Experience in Kinematics and Dynamics modeling.
- 1-3 years of MBD modeling experience.
Education and Experience (preferred):
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
- Experience in writing process automation using Excel VBA and C functions.
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, 2D and 3D mechanisms, automotive suspensions, and vibration isolation principles.
- Good attention to detail and ability to use hand calculations and free body diagrams to validate input and results.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):
- Proficiency in multi-body simulation software (ADAMS, MATLAB, SIMPACK. etc.).
- Experience with full vehicle MBD models.
- Experience with real-world data integration and experimental validation.