CAE Engineer/Simulation & Analysis Engineer - Strength & Durability

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Are simulations and calculations what give you energy?
Strength and durability the topics of your thoughts when you see a design?
We are searching for a Simulation & Analysis Engineer within the area of Strength & Durability, to join the group of Cab Analysis. Our team works in different domains with skills in; Aerodynamics, Durability, NVH and Quality Impression. Product performance and Simulations are the major parts of our group, and we are a support function to the other teams within the Cab Engineering department such as; Exterior, Interior and Cab Body.
The Cab engineering department is responsible for developing new advanced cabs for our future trucks while also continually adapt our current products to different market demands. We work as a global team with the different sites around the globe. Working in this international environment is an exciting challenge, which is placing more and higher demands on our employees.
Job description:
As “Simulation & Analysis Engineer – Strength & Durability”, you work closely with the design departments and other functions to improve the Strength & Durability performance of the truck. The main parts of the role include evaluation and proposal of technical solutions for improving the Strength & Durability performance of the truck.
Main responsibilities:
Carry out Strength & Durability analysis and evaluate technical solutions.
Provide input for improved Strength & Durability of the truck.
Improve the CAE methods within the area of Strength & Durability.
Who are you?
We believe that you are a person that are good at building relationships, networks and partnerships to collaborate as this job is all about working with others to meet shared objectives. We also believe it is important that you communicate effectively and can convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. As this job is about evaluating, creating proposal and making simulation we also believe it is important that you are organized, structured with attention to details and are good at problem solving, e.g. making sense of complex information to effectively solve problems. We also value the ability to take ownership for deliveries as well as the ability to be a team player and put the group/team first.
Qualifications:
MSc and/or PhD in Applied Mechanics or Physics or similar
Several years of experience within structural CAE tools and analysis
Experience within Strength & Durability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Good knowledge in the following Strength & Durability analysis tools and pre/post processors
Ansa/Metapost
Nastran
N-code – DesignLife or similar fatigue analysis software
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience within scripting (Python, Java etc)
Knowledge/Experience of Strength & Durability testing and test methods
Knowledge/Experience from product development & automotive industry
Working at Volvo we can offer you to be a part of a development constantly striving towards improvement and to work with skilled and dedicated colleagues. The development paths are several, and organization international and global.
Does the description above match you? Do you feel like working for Volvo? Then you might very well be the one we’re searching for!
For further information or questions, I propose that you call!
Peter Rundberget, Group Manager Cab Analysis, +46 (0) 31 3222130