Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation

Position Overview

International Motors CAE team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation .

International Motors Structural and MBD team within International Motors Product Validation is accountable for all structural strength, durability, NVH and vehicle dynamic simulations across all our commercial vehicles.

The Senior Project Engineer will provide technical expertise in the Multibody Simulation area supporting vehicle ride and durability loads prediction using ADAMS/Car. The Senior Project Engineer will also guide and mentor less experienced team members and help develop methods and processes with some supervision.

In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization.

By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Multibody Simulation on our TRATON USAs R&D Team.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise in Adams/Car software to develop and simulate multibody models in support of product development of trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, and buses with conventional and electric powertrains (EVs)
• Generate and maintain subsystem models of current and new vehicle suspension, frame, and body systems, including creation of flex body representations of parts when appropriate.
• Act as acknowledged expert within the organization in the discipline of vehicle dynamics and structural durability / loads prediction.
• Solve significant, unique, and complex problems in the areas of vehicle dynamics and durability loads prediction.
• Develop new solutions or methods for complex projects, with some supervision.
• Interact with the chassis and body design teams, vehicle dynamics and durability test teams, and structural durability analysis teams to ensure synchronized product development and validation.
• Work with minimal supervision to drive given projects to conclusion.
• Work on developing methods to improve process flow and prediction capabilities as well as test correlation.
• Create and maintain reporting throughout team levels.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 8 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities

OR

• Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 6 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 3 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status

Desired Skills

• Expertise in ADAMS/Car Multibody Dynamics Software
• Expertise in non-linear system behaviors (e.g. shocks, air-springs, rubber mounts, suspension components etc.)
• Expertise in truck and/or automotive design and development process
• Experience in vehicle FEA simulation tools and techniques, including creation and use of flexible bodies for multi-body simulations (flex bodies)
• Experience in vehicle dynamics and durability testing methods
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with commercial vehicles (trucks and buses)
• Experience in problem solving tools such as 8D, Six-sigma, Lean
• Proven track record of project management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with working on timing plans and budget planning
• Experience with formal presentations
• Leadership coaching and developing others

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidates applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

Company Overview ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the worlds leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Groups product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Companys ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Groups commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

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