AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 13 hours ago
Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAAM is searching for a Senior Analytical Engineer - MBD to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, MI. As a Senior Analytical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing physics-based and high-fidelity multibody dynamics models of driveline products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManagement Information SystemsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Develop and validate complex, high-fidelity Adams models for a variety of automotive driveline systems and sub-systems, including park lock mechanisms, locking differentials, disconnect systems, gear-shift systems, and clutch packs
Apply expert-level skills in complex contact modeling to investigate and resolve transient dynamic issues
Develop full vehicle models to assess EDU control strategy, predict vehicle behavior, perform NVH behavior and calculate component loads
Perform design iterations and optimization studies to identify robust solutions that meet customer requirements
Correlate dynamic simulation results to vehicle and lab data to ensure model fidelity
Implement control strategies for motors and actuators, performing co-simulation with system models
Collaborate closely with design, NVH, and validation teams to provide clear, actionable design recommendations based on simulation results
Create and present detailed analytical reports to internal teams and external customers
Refine and advance current standard analysis methods, developing new CAE techniques to improve prediction fidelity and efficiency
Participate and contribute to program peer reviews, analytical DVP&R, design best practices, and lessons learned documentation
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
5+ years of hands-on ADAMS experience modeling complex, transient dynamic systems
Expert-level skills in ADAMS/View, with a deep specialization in complex contact modeling
Experienced incorporating flexible bodies (FEM) into MBD simulations
Proven experience simulating the dynamics of automotive driveline or powertrain systems
Proficiency in using MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape for developing 1D models and control system integration
A deep theoretical understanding of multibody dynamics, contact mechanics, friction modeling, and numerical methods
Ability to interact with CAD systems (NX/Unigraphics or similar)
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics
Hands-on experience with Adams-Simulink co-simulation
Familiar with full-vehicle integration using Adams/Car
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
10001+ employees
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2017-04-01Private Equity
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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