BEV Trans/Driveline Durability CAE Engineer

Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Livonia
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
What you'll be able to do:

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  Conduct durability CAE analysis to support BEV, hybrid, transmission, and driveline activities
  
  
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  Use analytical tools and techniques to drive new designs as well as resolve issues relating to manufacturing and quality
  
  
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  Investigate MCR opportunities
  
  
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  Interpret results and draw reasonable conclusions
  
  
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  Document results
  
  
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  Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and management
  
  
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  Plan hardware testing to correlate FE model
  
  
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  Work with engineering community, test labs, metallurgy, metrology, and six-sigma teams to analyze data and establish trends
  
  
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  Research software and methods to determine best practices for analysis
  
  
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  Document methods clearly
  
  
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  Instruct others in best analytical practices.
  
  
  The minimum requirements we seek:
  
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    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
    
    
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    2+ years of experience in durability CAE
    
    
    Our preferred requirements:
    
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      Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
      
      
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      Six-sigma blackbelt
      
      
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      In-depth knowledge of analytical methods in durability CAE
      
      
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      Familiarity with Hypermesh, Simlab, Abaqus, FEMFAT, or similar tools
      
      
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      Knowledge of powertrain (conventional, hybrid, BEV)
      
      
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      CAD, C++, and Python experience
      
      
      What you'll receive in return:
      As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more.
      You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
      If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd love to have you join us.
      Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
      Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
      For information on Ford's benefits and compensation, click here: Ford Motor Company 2022 New Hire Benefits Summary GSR HTHD (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf)
      At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.
      Requisition ID : 3607

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