NVH CAE Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

1d • $104,100 - $162,900

About The Position

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Structural Dynamics and Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) CAE Engineer to support Product Development by using simulation to analyze new designs and provide recommendations. This role offers professional development and access to global opportunities in a challenging, high-performance environment with the opportunity to grow your expertise and be recognized among your peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
• 5-7+ years of professional experience required.
• Requires a solid understanding of structural dynamics, NVH in motor vehicles, Acoustics, Sound Quality Metrics, Modal Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, and Linear Vibrations
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to learn new tools and stay updated with the latest technological advancements in the industry
• Work independently while building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve goals and outcomes meeting expectations of internal and external customers
• Effective analysis and project management skills and excellent engineering judgment
• Effective communication, administration, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred
• Prior structural dynamics and NVH simulation, testing, or modal analysis experience is preferred
• Experience in the use of concept mock-ups /parameterization in CAE, targeted towards NVH performance
• Knowledge of vehicle structures and NVH sub-system analysis for Body/Chassis/Powertrain
• Knowledge of Automotive structural solutions for NVH design requirements
• Experience with test sensors, and data acquisition equipment, including Accelerometers, linear transducers, microphones, NI LabView, LMS Test.Lab/Virtual.Lab, Artemis, HEAD Acoustics, etc. preferred
• Experience with simulation software such as HyperWorks, Abaqus, NASTRAN, ACTRAN, ANSYS, MSC ADAMS, MATLAB, etc. preferred
• Experience with CAD software: Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. preferred)
• Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform full-vehicle and subsystem simulation of heavy and medium-duty vehicles to assess ride comfort, structure-borne noise, and dynamic behavior that could impact durability
• Guide Engineering Design in the development, tuning, and optimization of dynamic system performance
• Collaborate with Property Owner for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) and Ride Comfort to set Sound Pressure Level and sound quality performance targets for new vehicles
• Conduct or coordinate work with internal and external simulation and test resources including other PACCAR divisions
• Collaborate with the Property Owner to conduct or coordinate benchmark tests of PACCAR and competitive vehicles
• Perform correlation studies between test data and CAE data to improve modeling and analysis techniques
• Deliver simulation Engineering reports stating clear recommendations and proposals for improvements to Engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership in the creation of a roadmap for vehicle NVH performance, simulation, and test capabilities to support new product development
• Mentor vehicle engineers in the principles of design for NVH

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior