Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development and validation of vehicle safety performance using advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations. This role focuses on predicting, evaluating, and optimizing vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection performance to meet regulatory, consumer, and internal safety targets throughout the vehicle development lifecycle

Requirements

• Knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performance
• Hands-on experience utilizing the various safety CAE software packages for pre/post processing (Oaysis Primer, Altair Hyperworks, Ansa, etc.)
• Analytical skills to make meaningful conclusions from CAE simulations as well as physical tests
• Understanding of LS-Dyna explicit solver / material models / element formulation
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
• Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (DIAdem, Hyperworks, Excel etc)
• Knowledge of testing, test equipment, and processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements and its CAE representation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and ethical behavior
• Knowledge of software tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Proficient skills in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient time management and organization skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural crashworthiness and occupant safety simulations (frontal, side, rear, rollover, pedestrian protection, etc.)
• Execute occupant safety simulations with dummy and human body models and evaluate occupant injury performance
• Perform correlation studies between CAE results and physical crash test data
• Use FE analysis to guide physical tests plan & develop test matrix
• Work closely with crash performance test engineers to support the following activities
• Type : Full vehicle, system, sled, and component level evaluations
• Pre-test : Develop test plan/set-up, attend, and conduct test
• Post-test : Test data analysis, teardowns/inspection, and reporting
• Work closely with CAE team in HMC-Korea to adhere to HMC CAE process guidelines
• Participate in monthly CAE meetings with HMC-Korea to coordinate CAE models/projects
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop designs / design changes to meet Safety and Crashworthiness targets (eg. NHTSA FMVSS standards; NCAP and IIHS test requirements)
• Collaborate with body structures and restraint team in developing optimized designs
• Track safety performance against targets and identify risks early in development
• Support Pre-SOP and SOP vehicle development activities through CAE assessments
• Create technical reports per HATCI guidelines and present them to all collaborating teams as needed

Benefits

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 10% travel (domestic and international)

What This Job Offers

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