Senior Structural Hardware Engineer – ECU
Core
Structural CAE Hardware Engineer leading in-house development of electronics design, focusing on structural analysis, durability, and validation of electrical controllers and supporting hardware for next-generation SDV architecture.
Role type
Senior IC structural hardware engineer (ECU)
Builds
Robust mechanical architectures for next-generation ECUs (Electronic Control Units) within Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) systems.
Domain
Automotive / Structural Engineering / CAE
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (structural designs, validation plans, analysis results)
Required skills
Structural analysis and design, Linear and nonlinear FEA, Fatigue and durability analysis, Vibration analysis (modal, harmonic, random), Material behavior modeling, Joint design (bolted, welded, snap fits), CAE/FEA tools proficiency, Data analysis tools proficiency
Preferred skills
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive vibration and durability standards experience, ECU housing design and packaging experience, Manufacturing process knowledge (castings, injection molding, sheet metal), Multi-physics interaction knowledge
Technologies
Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, Nastran, HyperMesh, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Translate vehicle requirements into structural constraints, Develop and execute structural simulation models, Perform vibration and shock analyses, Evaluate and optimize designs for weight and durability, Support material selection and joint design, Develop validation plans and correlate CAE with physical test data, Provide structural inputs to DFMEA/DRBFM, Present analysis results and recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC