CAE Engineer

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
CAE Engineer wanted in Troy, Michigan to analyze complex components, sub-assemblies, and systems and formulate engineering conclusions by simulating the responses of systems/components using linear and nonlinear finite element analysis methods. Consult and collaborate with personnel in the CAE organization to optimize the design information flow, minimize modeling requirements, and propose design modifications where appropriate. Coordinate and develop the complete analysis process by determining appropriate techniques, formulating the analysis plan, gathering data relating to material properties, test set-up, and establishing timing for analysis, and explaining assumptions and results to business units in accordance with standard operating procedures and the product delivery process. Complete tasks and resolve issues to ensure compliance with program deliverables. Contribute to the development of project timing. Maintain a library of completed project reports and documentation. Coordinate problem-solving methodologies using CAE tools. Develop and maintain professional working and business relationships with key customer engineering contacts. Assist program teams in developing CAE quotes and preparing technical presentations, as required. Ensure that the divisions and program teams understand CAE and FEA requirements. Present analysis to Engineers, proposing design modifications where appropriate; Use Hypermesh, Abaqus and LS Dyna. Requires a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in the alternative, a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12 months of related experience as a CAE Engineer or related position using Hypermesh, Abaqus and LS Dyna; analyzing complex components, sub-assemblies and systems to formulate engineering conclusions; and Stimulating system responses using linear and nonlinear finite element analysis methods.; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; M-F, $94,199.70 per year. Please send resume to Sarah Cox, Sr. Human Resources Manager/Global Compensation Specialist, Magna Exteriors America Holdings, Inc., Exterior Systems Engineering, 750 Tower Drive, Mail Code 5500, Troy, Michigan 48098.
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Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors