What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finite Element Analyst position at Kenda Tires?
Kenda Overview
Kenda is a recognized leader in tire/wheel production, with over 12,000 employees worldwide, where quality, honesty, and customer service are core values. This position is an opportunity to be part of a “world-class” organization, with excellent advancement and growth opportunities.
As a global tire manufacturing company with more than 12 000 employees worldwide, Kenda Tire offers advanced tire products for many applications. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company supplies original equipment to many international automotive industries. With tire factories in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, Kenda is currently ranked in the top 25 tire companies in the world with global sales of approximately US$1.2 billion.
Kenda American Technology Center
Kenda American Technology Center (KATC) is responsible for advancing Kenda’s global design capabilities and developing new automotive, powersport, and bicycle tires for the N. American marketplace. KATC was established in 2014 and is located in Akron, Ohio. KATC currently has a staff of 50 and is expected to grow to 70~80 employees as Kenda expands its N. American customer base. Departments include Tire Development, Tire Research, Tire Testing, and Tire Materials. Facilities include a Tire Testing Laboratory, Rubber Mixing Laboratory, and Material Analysis Laboratory in addition to the R&D office space.
Position Overview
Kenda’s research group focuses on providing leading edge tire technology and applications to improve the tire design and development process. The group focuses on all areas of the tire experience from improving the tire design process, tire analysis, and material research to new tire research. A research engineer will be responsible to develop new tire analysis techniques and support tire development and/or manufacturing. Tire research engineers use innovative applications like computer simulation, digital twin technology, and advanced mathematical modeling to solve complex problems in today’s transportation systems.
We are looking to add a highly experienced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) engineer to our research team at Kenda’s North American Technology Center. An FEA engineer will be responsible for characterizing materials and structures and analyzing tire performance by use of finite element analysis. The individual in this role would be responsible for overseeing and conducting advanced simulations to support product development and drive Kenda’s virtual technology forward.
*This is an on-site position at the North Canton, OH office*
Benefits
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Kenda is a recognized leader in tire/wheel production, with over 12,000 employees worldwide, where quality, honesty, and customer service are core values. This position is an opportunity to be part of a “world-class” organization, with excellent advancement and growth opportunities.
As a global tire manufacturing company with more than 12 000 employees worldwide, Kenda Tire offers advanced tire products for many applications. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company supplies original equipment to many international automotive industries. With tire factories in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, Kenda is currently ranked in the top 25 tire companies in the world with global sales of approximately US$1.2 billion.
Kenda American Technology Center
Kenda American Technology Center (KATC) is responsible for advancing Kenda’s global design capabilities and developing new automotive, powersport, and bicycle tires for the N. American marketplace. KATC was established in 2014 and is located in Akron, Ohio. KATC currently has a staff of 50 and is expected to grow to 70~80 employees as Kenda expands its N. American customer base. Departments include Tire Development, Tire Research, Tire Testing, and Tire Materials. Facilities include a Tire Testing Laboratory, Rubber Mixing Laboratory, and Material Analysis Laboratory in addition to the R&D office space.
Position Overview
Kenda’s research group focuses on providing leading edge tire technology and applications to improve the tire design and development process. The group focuses on all areas of the tire experience from improving the tire design process, tire analysis, and material research to new tire research. A research engineer will be responsible to develop new tire analysis techniques and support tire development and/or manufacturing. Tire research engineers use innovative applications like computer simulation, digital twin technology, and advanced mathematical modeling to solve complex problems in today’s transportation systems.
We are looking to add a highly experienced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) engineer to our research team at Kenda’s North American Technology Center. An FEA engineer will be responsible for characterizing materials and structures and analyzing tire performance by use of finite element analysis. The individual in this role would be responsible for overseeing and conducting advanced simulations to support product development and drive Kenda’s virtual technology forward.
*This is an on-site position at the North Canton, OH office*
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We provide a competitive salary based on your qualifications and relevant experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy medical, dental, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance to protect your health and well-being.
- 401K Retirement Program: Save for the future with our 401K plan, complete with employer match.
- Paid Time Off: Benefit from paid holidays, sick days, and vacation time to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee Discounts: Take advantage of special pricing on automotive, power sports, and bicycle tires for both personal and professional needs.
- Collaborative Learning Environment: Grow your skills and expertise in a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for learning and development.
- Relaxed Office Culture: Work in a flexible environment where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field with 15 years experience is required.
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field is preferred.
- 10 years (Master’s) or 5 years (PhD) of related engineering experience is preferred.
- Experience with solid mechanics, nonlinear finite element analysis and/or material mechanics.
- Provide technical and strategic leadership for Kenda’s virtual engineering analysis efforts.
- Perform static and dynamic tire simulations using Abaqus.
- Study and apply rubber, polymer, and reinforcement mechanical behavior into virtual finite element systems.
- Post-process, interpret, and communicate simulation results to design teams.
- Develop new methods and techniques for virtual tire development.
- Coordinate with colleagues and partner teams to validate the predictions of the simulated results.
- Solve challenging tire performance problems.
- Participate in team brainstorming and new technology development.
- Work with an internationally diverse team.
- Independent functioning, inquisitive, and flexible.
- Willing to learn new techniques and expand ones’ knowledge.
- Willingness to travel.
- Experience with Abaqus and Hyperworks.
- Experience in writing scripts and subroutines for finite element codes.
- Programming experience with Python, C, and/or JavaScript.
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