Associate Engineer Analysis & Simulation

Job Description

Job Title:

Analysis & Simulation Engineer

Reports to: Manager Analysis & Simulation

Purpose of the position:

Supporting the virtual product validation by conducting CAE analysis for eDrive components and

systems (gearbox, eMotor, inverter). Product optimization by proposing design improvements

based on analysis outcomes.

Main tasks:

 Conducting mechanical CAE analysis: mainly static strength and fatigue analysis using

Finite-Element-Method, but also bolt analysis and thermal FEA if required

 Identification of boundary conditions, FE model building and result interpretation

 Writing analysis reports and presentation of results to the GKN development team

 Following and improving established GKN Ways of Working for simulation

 Actively proposing design improvements based on analysis outcomes

 Supporting product development team in design decisions

 Independent planning and organization of own taks, using GKN’s resource management

system

Requirements

Education & Experience:

 Completed studies in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, vehicle engineering,

mechatronics or comparable degree.

 > 2 years experience in CAE analysis (FEA), preferably for powertrain components.

Technical skills:

 Capability to work independently on static and fatigue CAE tasks, from identification of

boundary conditions to analysing the simulation results

 Understanding of eDrive powertrain systems: function, loads, force flow, boundary conditions

and typical failure modes

 Ideally: experience in bolt analysis acc. to VDI 2230, thermal analysis or gear analysis

Softskills:

 Communication skills: able to explain analysis results in a clear and understandable way to

the product development team

 Strong focus on internal customer satisfaction

 Team player mindset

Tools:

 Proficient in using FEA tools (preferably Altair Simlab, MSC Marc Mentat, Altair Hyperview

and Femfat)

 Basic CAD skills (preferably Creo Parametric or Catia V5)

 Ideally experience with gear analysis tools (SMT Masta, Romax, Kisssoft, SABR etc.)

 Ideally experience with PTC Windchill

 Microsoft Office Standard Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Other:

 Business fluent in English

 Willingness to travel if needed (very limited)