What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation position at International UTC of Columbus?
Position Overview
International Motors CAE team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation.
International Motors Structural and MBD team within International Motors Product Validation is accountable for all structural strength, durability, NVH and vehicle dynamic simulations across all our commercial vehicles.
The Senior Project Engineer will provide technical expertise in the Multibody Simulation area supporting vehicle ride and durability loads prediction using ADAMS / Car. The Senior Project Engineer will also guide and mentor less experienced team members and help develop methods and processes with some supervision.
Responsibilities
Use expertise in Adams / Car software to develop and simulate multibody models in support of product development of trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, and buses with conventional and electric powertrains (EVs)
Generate and maintain subsystem models of current and new vehicle suspension, frame, and body systems, including creation of flex body representations of parts when appropriate.
Act as acknowledged expert within the organization in the discipline of vehicle dynamics and structural durability / loads prediction.
Solve significant, unique, and complex problems in the areas of vehicle dynamics and durability loads prediction.
Develop new solutions or methods for complex projects, with some supervision.
Interact with the chassis and body design teams, vehicle dynamics and durability test teams, and structural durability analysis teams to ensure synchronized product development and validation.
Work with minimal supervision to drive given projects to conclusion.
Work on developing methods to improve process flow and prediction capabilities as well as test correlation.
Create and maintain reporting throughout team levels.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 8 years of experience in product design / development and / or computer science experience
At least 1 year leading others in engineer / design activities
Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 6 years of experience in product design / development and / or computer science experience
At least 1 year leading others in engineer / design activities
PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 3 years of experience in product design / development and / or computer science experience
At least 1 year leading others in engineer / design activities
Additional Requirements
- Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status
Desired Skills
Expertise in ADAMS / Car Multibody Dynamics Software
Expertise in non-linear system behaviors (e.g. shocks, air-springs, rubber mounts, suspension components etc.)
Expertise in truck and / or automotive design and development process
Experience in vehicle FEA simulation tools and techniques, including creation and use of flexible bodies for multi-body simulations (flex bodies)
Experience in vehicle dynamics and durability testing methods
Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with commercial vehicles (trucks and buses)
Experience in problem solving tools such as 8D, Six-sigma, Lean
Proven track record of project management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with working on timing plans and budget planning
Experience with formal presentations
Leadership – coaching and developing others
Benefits and Compensation
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about International’s comprehensive benefits package at
Company Overview
At International Motors, LLC
ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC
EEO Statement
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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