Structural and Dynamic Systems Engineer - Analytical

Job Summary:

This entry level/early career professional, applied science position conducts numerical computations via third party and in-house tools to determine structural performance of components and systems. The results from the computer models are used to determine the validity of the design to meet the customer requirements. Design recommendations are then provided as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigates product and system problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members Main focus is on the execution and improvement of established processes primarily documented in detailed local and global work instructions (EPs) that are required in Engineering Standard Work (ESW) and/or Design Validation Plans (DVP&R). This is accomplished through standard, as well as development of specialized computational tools and methods that are required to support the Design and Validation processes and enable high confidence decision making. Obtains input from Design, Thermal Sciences, Materials and Product Validation and delivers computer models and results for key structural performance parameters like motion, load, natural frequencies, stress, design margin, life, sound power to Design and Product Validation. Uses formal training like Statics, Dynamics, Machine Design, Mechanics of Materials, Failure Analysis, Engineering Materials and others along with tool specific training (ANSYS, FE-Safe, GT, AVL) to make Design decisions based on numerical predictions of structural performance of components and systems. Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems or services with technical complexity and ambiguity increasing as experience is gained in the role. Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes. Involves minimal direct management of people, but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees. Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

College Job type : Full-Time Entry Level

Subfunction : SDA

Degree level : Bachelors

Educational Program : Mechanical Engineering

Start date : June 2027

Job Skill Requirements:

This position, located in Seymour, IN is in the ALDV (Analysis Led Design and Validation) team reporting to the US ALDV Team Manager. This team is responsible for providing design recommendations to internal stakeholders based on simulation and analysis as well as analytical hand calculations and benchmarking. Some specific responsibilities include:

- Executes simulation-based evaluations to deliver component and sub-system level recommendations through hands on analysis and utilization of the wider ALDV team, including leveraging expertise from the broader organization.

-Correlates system level models to test data.

- Works with local stakeholders to define appropriate analysis tasks as well as modeling technique to support their needs.

- Understands model fidelity appropriate for the point in the product lifecycle/timeline and impact of the simulation result under evaluation.

- Drives efficient execution and delivery of projects to the meet the program schedule through managing cross-functional simulation plans and influencing the work of a broader group on these difficult tasks.

- Leads analysis reviews to present results and conclusions and give recommendations for future actions to our global internal customers.

- Grows and applies knowledge of simulation and design while leveraging existing product knowledge.

- Develops and evaluates design iterations in partnership with stakeholders, using simulation results, product knowledge, and engineering judgment to provide vetted design recommendations.

- Operates within CAD environments such as Creo to access, review, and extract the geometry and product information needed to support analysis and design decision-making.

- Contributes to development projects supporting and promoting functional excellence via the Power Systems Functional Excellence and Simulation Based Product Development connections as well as continuous improvement of processes within our ALDV group.

- Technical mentoring of local engineers in simulation.