Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 1 week ago
Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer
Superior, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer responsible for supporting the development and validation of vehicle safety performance using advanced computer-aided engineering simulations. The role focuses on predicting and optimizing vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection performance throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
Automotive
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years in relevant work experience
Strong 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.)
Strong analytical skills to make meaningful conclusions from CAE simulations as well as physical tests
In-depth understanding of LS-Dyna explicit solver / material models / element formulation
Strong 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
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
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)
Company
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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