CAE Engineer Structural Analysis Engine Exhaust System

CAE Engineer Structural Analysis Engine Exhaust System Hot Side
At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

Volvo Cars Engine Development is responsible for the development of all engines in Volvo car vehicles. The section Analysis and verification is responsible for engine CAE activities as well as functional and durability testing. Engine CAE Solids is responsible for advanced technical calculations within the area of Structural analysis (FEM), Power train dynamics and different types of mechanical analysis on the sub systems. Analyses are performed on different system levels such as complete powertrain, complete engine and engine components with the overall purpose of developing attributes, dimensioning components and virtually verify different technical solutions.

As CAE Engineer Structural Analysis Engine Exhaust System Hot Side, you will perform calculation based analysis of the strength and durability of the exhaust manifold, turbo charger and exhaust after treatment system. The position includes a very tight cooperation with the design engineers and the area itself is very important since it has a great impact on engine performance, emissions and fuel economy. CAE has a key role to find solutions that will meet the different requirements. All this together gives you the possibility to learn and grow both when it comes to technical skills as well as building networks and knowledge of important engine systems.

Main responsibilities

* Temperature and low cycle fatigue analysis
* Vibration analysis and the corresponding high cycle fatigue assessment. One key element is to find a trade of between low and high cycle fatigue
* Work in close cooperation with the design teams. You will take an active part in development projects as well as in method development within the area. Tools used are mainly ABAQUS and ANSA
* The work includes the complete process from modelling, performing calculations, analysing results and issue recommendations

Required qualifications

* M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the programs Applied Mechanics, Automotive or similar
* At least 3-5 years of experience of structural analysis using FEM
* Experience and knowledge of structural analysis of components exposed to thermal loads
* Experience and knowledge of structural analysis of components exposed to vibrations
* Experience of using the soft wares ABAQUS and ANSA
* Structural analysis of combustion Engines is meritorious
* Structural analysis of hot side components of a combustion engine is meritorious
* Knowledge of combustion engines is meritorious
* Experience of scripting using Python, Matlab or similar is meritorious
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Personal qualities

* As the role will involve a broad span of contacts you should have a strong ability to communicate and to convey results in a structured and understandable way
* Analytical and interested in problem solving
* Communicative and self-driven
* Team oriented
* Positive attitude

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Nadja Bergman by e-mail nadja.bergman@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than October 3rd,2016.