Design Engineer Analyst - CAE Crash Safety
Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow?
It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. At Volvo Cars, we embrace change. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. For this, we’re seeking out more creative minds to shape that future. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your tomorrow.
Let's introduce ourselves
At Volvo Cars Safety Centre, close to 200 highly skilled professionals strive every day for making the world a safer place for car drivers and everyone else on the road. We are proud of our track record to date including numerous world's firsts, all based on real world research and knowledge.
The Side Structure & Occupant Team at Volvo Cars Safety Centre is responsible for the Structural and Occupant Safety in our current and future cars in terms of the Side Impact Crash Safety performance.
What you'll do
As a Design Engineer Analyst (CAE Crash Safety) at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, you will play a critical role in developing the crash safety performance in next-generation Volvo Cars. You will perform advanced Finite Element simulations and learn about physical full-scale and system test methods. You are expected to seamlessly analyze and give recommendations based on both CAE and physical test data.
You will be working closely in the vehicle development programs together with the Team members, Engineering Manager, Department Program Managers and other internal/external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop FE simulation models for Crash Safety Analysis.
- Perform analyses based on results from both virtual & physical data.
- Support world-class Engineering teams with design direction based on analyses.
- Challenge established CAE methods to improve efficiency and accuracy.
What you'll bring
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Positive attitude and a genuine interest in numerical methods
- Experience with LS-DYNA and pre/post-processing tools like ANSA, META, and Oasys Primer
- Deep understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Statics, and Dynamics
- Documented experience in the Crash Safety domain
- Strong problem-solving skills for unique challenges
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex problems
- Concise technical communication skills and the ability to align multiple stakeholders
Meritorious Competences
- Documented experience with Passive Safety systems such as Airbags and Belts
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and MATLAB
- Familiarity with tools like TeamCenter, VisMockup, or CATIA is an advantage
- Driver’s License (European B-level)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Gabriela Moraes at gabriela.moraes@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Mert Muameleci at MERT.MUAMELECI@VOLVOCARS.COM.
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 10th of December 2024. We’re excited to get to know you!
Volvo Cars – driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!
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