Associate CAE Engineer

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

• Conduct non-linear, structural finite element analysis of drivetrain systems, subsystems, and components.
• Conduct random vibration and impact analyses of drivetrain systems, subsystems, and components.
• Perform vibration and acoustic analyses for traditional axle products.
• Interpret results, make recommendations, write reports, and present work to internal and external customers.
• Work in partnership with Product, Advanced, Mechatronics, Applications, Design and other Design Analysis team members to align and execute product analysis.
• Support development of simulation procedures, methodologies, standards, and continuous improvement activities for the department and other global business units.

Requirements:

• BSME, required; MSME with emphasis in Mechanical Design or Analysis, preferred
• Experience using ABAQUS, preferred
• Knowledge of feSafe or other fatigue code, preferred
• 1 year of experience with Hypermesh or Abaqus CAE, preferred
• Automotive or related industry experience, including university CO-OP experience, strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated programming and Python scripting experience, required
• Working knowledge of structural finite element methods, strongly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of materials engineering, preferred
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is capable of simultaneously performing and completing multiple tasks in a team environment with limited supervision
• Willing to work additional hours, as needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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