Tesla · 2 months ago
CAE Analysis Engineer, Crash Occupant & Pedestrian Safety
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is synonymous with industry leading crash safety performance, and they are seeking a CAE Analysis Engineer to analyze and help design occupant and pedestrian protection safety systems. The role involves building finite element models, designing restraint systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle safety.
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Responsibilities
Build state-of-the-art finite element (FE) models of vehicle structures, interiors and restraints
Design and analyze restraint systems for various vehicle models
Develop and apply advanced crash safety FE methodologies and analysis techniques to drive innovation in design
Work closely with structure, seating and interior system design teams to drive improvements in all components related to occupant safety
Perform advanced CAE simulations to evaluate and improve component level and full vehicle occupant performance
Collaborate with Test Engineering teams to develop and support subsystem level and full vehicle crash tests
Perform detailed post-crash test analysis and correlate CAE simulations to test results
Use correlated simulations and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to progress the design and improve the crash safety performance
Where appropriate, conduct studies by utilizing optimization tools, including DOE/DFSS techniques on vehicle designs to meet performance requirements with the constraints of conflicting attributes like cost and mass
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Very strong engineering fundamentals in problem solving
Experience with numerical and analytical methods
CAE tools e.g., (LS-Dyna, MADYMO, ADAMS, Abaqus)
Test data analysis tools e.g. (DIAdem, Hyperworks, Matlab, LS-pre post and/or Meta-post, Python)
Good understanding and experience of vehicle structure development for crashworthiness
The ability to articulate and present technical issues to audiences of either spectrum regarding familiarity on crash safety and potential occupant injury
Excellent attitude, organization skills, and self-motivation
Preferred
Previous knowledge of automotive crashworthiness legislation and attributes of vehicle safety and crashworthiness
Hands-on experience with vehicle crash tests, sled tests and anthropomorphic test devices
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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