ZF Group · 2 weeks ago
CAE Engineer
Livonia, MI, US, 48150
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expZF Group is a global technology company specializing in automotive solutions, and they are seeking a CAE Engineer to join their Simulation team in Livonia, MI. The role involves conducting simulations of brake systems, improving designs through numerical optimization, and participating in product testing to validate simulation results.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct MBD & FEA CAE simulations of Brake systems to evaluate design performance against known thermal, structural, NVH, fatigue, and related engineering targets and specifications
Participate in root cause investigations using CAE and NVH studies to identify and implement improvements and resolve issues
Improve system designs by numerical optimization and robustness investigation using parametric models
Correlate simulated results to physical tests using Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) and Frequency Response Function (FRF) measurement, which includes model, boundary conditions, material property, and load updates to achieve validated CAE NVH/Structural models (1D and 3D)
Develop and maintain timing of CAE and system simulation tasks to support program milestones
Perform basic computational engineering analyses (structural, thermal, performance, etc.) of brake systems
Develop new analysis/simulation processes and techniques to support new customer requirements
Participate in product testing (ODS and FRF) to validate and correlate simulation results
Use CAE to investigate and evaluate new design and product technologies
Support product development projects related to customer concerns and cost reductions
Draw conclusions from analyses performed and write formal reports
Prepare and give presentations on analyses performed
Identify new simulation software, procedures and process and possible applications to brake system design and development
Participate in the global CAE community to develop new CAE analysis tools and standards
Work closely with offshore BCL colleagues to develop models and run analyses
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years progressive CAE / product simulation experience
1 to 5 years of CAE experience with codes such as Adams (or other MBD software), Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh
Familiar with 3D CAD solid modeling codes such as: CATIA, NX, Pro/E, Solid Works
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
Company
ZF Group
ZF Group is a technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology enabling mobility. It is a sub-organization of ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-25Debt Financing· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Nicolas Bardot
Senior Vice President Integrated Supply Chain CVCS Division
Jd Marhevko
Vice President of Quality, ZF Division U. Electronics & ADAS
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