Seat Structures CAE Engineer
Core
Analyze and optimize unique seat structures for electric vehicle platforms to meet federal and internal performance requirements.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Engineer (Automotive Seating)
Builds
First, second, and third row seat systems for next-generation EV platforms
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
CAE modeling (seat strength & stiffness), DOE/DFSS optimization, Nastran/LS-Dyna analysis, CAD modeling (CATIA/3Dx), post-processing (forces/animations), engineering fundamentals
Preferred skills
M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, expert knowledge of material systems (metals/plastics) and joining technologies (welds/adhesives)
Technologies
Hyperworks, ANSA, Primer, LS-Prepost, Nastran, LS-Dyna, HEEDs, ModeFRONTIER, Optistruct, Tosca, Inspire, ANSYS, CATIA, 3Dx
Responsibilities
Develop CAE models for seat systems and mechanisms, conduct DOE/DFSS studies to optimize designs, correlate CAE results with physical tests, create standard work procedures for simulation, present design concepts and make recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC