Thermal Management Modules - CAE Engineer

Engineering Novi, Michigan


Description

Job Description
Integrated module team member that understands and can define CAE requirements as well as run analysis.  Coordinate and run different calculations both independently and with corresponding CAE teams.  Using mathematical modeling, CAE tools and techniques, assess component and sub-system performance. Provide design guidance to optimize component performance, improve quality and achieve or exceed customer targets.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities
  • Work as integrated part of the thermal management module team to understand product requirements and engineering statements of work (ESOWS)
  • Hands on ability to run and manage NVH and durability analysis independently  
  • Write CAE reports; Summarize and formally present results internally and externally
  • Provide recommendation for product design improvements based on analysis results 
  • Effectively communicate / coordinate with internal and external partners, both customers and suppliers, and work collaboratively with other Hanon teams and follow manager’s instructions. 
  • Support efforts to obtain new business through accurate and detailed CAE simulations, customer presentations and technology reviews while protecting Hanon’s intellectual property.
  • Improves precision of CAE predictions. Conduct correlation and calibration studies with cooperation of testing operations.
  • Identification of CAE technical issues. Skilled at recommending suitable issue resolution actions.
  • Participate and or lead internal or external program meetings with engineering and customers, TDRs or other discussions, and effectively explain CAE results and conclusions.
  • Adhere to Hanon, department and CAE team organizational processes.
  • Communicate and cooperate with global Hanon CAE community for the purposes of CAE data and information sharing and exchange (i.e. simulations, new methods, new technology, HW, SW, etc.).
  • Write Lessons Learned and best practices based on development experiences
  • Support development of design standards
  • Interface with multiple product groups, Advanced Systems, Lab/Test Ops and Program Management
Years of Experience
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience is required with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience is required for a Ph.D or Master’s degree.
Degree Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Master’s or PhD degree in engineering is preferred.
Required Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
  • OEM Experience
  • Demonstrated capability with Catia V5 CAD tool and basic Linux skills.
  • Capable hands on experience with one or more computer programming or scripting languages Altair,  Hyperworks/Optistruct or equivalent, NCode or equivalent, Abaqus.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Experience and technical knowledge in the efficient utilization of multiple general purpose CAE pre/post-processor(s) and solver(s).
  • Effective time management, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach / mentor others. Seeks and provides feedback with engineering teams and Hanon leadership. Demonstrated capability to delegate tasks and motivate co-workers.
 
Special Requirements (i.e. Overtime, Travel, etc.)
  • Some domestic and international travel is possible to other Hanon technical centers, conference, training classes or customer meetings.
 
Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.