Tata Group · 10 hours ago
CAE Model Build Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expTata Technologies is seeking a CAE Model Build Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing the external build team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality models. The role involves working with attribute leads to define model build requirements and proactively gathering necessary inputs to support the build process.
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Responsibilities
Extensive Hands-on model build experience using Ansa tool
Oversee activity of external build team to ensure on time delivery of high-quality Safety, NVH, Durability and Dynamics models
Work with Attribute leads to understand model build requirements at each project phase/virtual series loop
Define defensible timing plans for model delivery. Communicate timing to wider business –Attribute leads, Function Teams and Program. Set expectation for timing of inputs to meet the build timing plan
Proactively gather CAD and non-geometry inputs (joining, materials, mass, build guidelines, etc.) to support build. Pursue and highlight missing or late inputs to avoid delivery delays
Interface directly with function teams to resolve any concerns in provided CAD and correctly represent design intent in CAE
Maintain live tracking of model build status and expected delivery date
Manage individual/ad hoc requests for model build or updates –ensure all affected teams accept any new requests and impacts (on timing) are clear
Understand structural analysis models and their requirements. This should cover multiple disciplines/model types (ideally including occupant safety modelling)
Organizes workflow within team to optimize process and time required. Feedback to OEM on opportunities to improve process
Battery Structures
Qualification
Required
BE/B. Tech or ME/MTech in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering
Min 3+ years preferably in automotive application
Should have work experience in any CAE Pre-and Post-processor, Preferably Hyper mesh/ ANSA/ Abaqus / NCode / FemFAT or any other reverent CAE tools
Experience in analysis and post processing of full BIW level Durability Evaluation and fatigue analysis and sub system level static load analysis
Past experience in providing BIW / closures related counter measures and design suggestions. Knowledge of optimization techniques and processes
Experience in CAE to test co-relation, vehicle target settings and refinements as per latest automotive trends
Theoretical knowledge of finite element analysis
Good communication, report writing, technical documentation and presentation skills
Knowledge of different regulatory and non-regulatory requirements
Should have handled projects with minimum team size of 3 or more
Preferred
Preference for cross domain basic knowledge of NVH and Durability
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Tata Group
Tata group is an international conglomerate that owns and operates companies in steel, hydro-power, hospitality, and airlines industries. It is a sub-organization of Tata Pension Fund.
10001+ employees
Funding
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