Senior Engineer, CAE Structural & NVH

Isuzu Technical Center Of America • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer, CAE Structural & NVH position at Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. focuses on utilizing advanced Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques to enhance product Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) performance and structural durability. The role involves conducting engineering analyses based on tests and simulations, reporting findings, and providing guidance to junior staff with limited direction from the manager. The engineer will be expected to exercise independent judgment extensively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years experience in automotive research and development with a concentration in automotive engine development.
• Direct coursework in internal combustion engines preferred.
• Seminar/industrial training in specialty preferred.
• Software experience in Multibody Dynamics, and FEA is an added advantage.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of automotive products.
• Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanical/electrical systems.
• Advanced knowledge of test procedures related to commercial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the deployment of structural durability and NVH CAE processes within ITCA.
• Develops and improves structural durability and NVH CAE capabilities, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Creates and analyzes flexible multi-body dynamic models of commercial vehicle and related system/subsystem/component level vibration and radiated noise analysis.
• Conducts full vehicle, system, sub-system, and component level modal, NVH and durability analysis.
• Conducts dynamic response and stress analysis on engine mounts, accessory drive components, intake/exhaust, prop-shafts, half-shaft support, oil pan, and other related components.
• Works with local and global CAE and Test teams to resolve powertrain noise and/or durability issues quickly.
• Provides project management for coordinating CAE structural and NVH activity between internal and external teams and testing groups to meet program timing.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree