Brakes Refinement Engineer

Role Title: Brakes Refinement Engineer

Tools: 3Dx, Altair, Abaqus, CATIA V5, 3d Experience, Teamcenter, UK Driving License

Experience: 10-12 yrs

Location: Pune

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

Detailed JD:

-Vehicle Evaluation & Root Cause Analysis

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  Conduct on-road and proving ground brake refinement evaluations across multiple European locations (Up to 3 weeks at a time).

  
  

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  Provide detailed technical feedback to support root cause identification of refinement issues.

  
  

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  Collaborate with design, CAE, and test teams to develop and validate countermeasures.

  
  

-Brake NVH & Refinement

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  Investigate and resolve brake NVH issues including squeal, judder, and creep groan.

  
  

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  Operate NVH-specific measurement tools (e.g., HEAD Acoustics, Polytech laser vibrometer, Link brake dynamometers and vehicle, LMS Test Lab).

  
  

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  Perform objective and subjective assessments to correlate customer perception with engineering data.

  
  

-CAE & Simulation

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  Conduct and support finite element analysis (FEA) for brake system components and assemblies using 3Dx, Altair, Abaqus.

  
  

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  Support correlation of CAE predictions with physical test results.

  
  

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  Apply simulation to optimize brake system design for refinement performance.

  
  

-Data Acquisition & Processing

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  Acquire and process test data using Artemis, Link, LMS Test Lab.

  
  

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  Analyze NVH and thermal performance data to identify trends and anomalies.

  
  

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  Prepare technical reports and recommendations for design changes.

  
  

-Problem Solving & Quality Tools

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  Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA) to resolve brake refinement issues.

  
  

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  Document findings and corrective actions in line with quality management processes.

  
  

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  Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.

  
  

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  Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.

  
  

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  Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytech) and brake dynamometer testing.

  
  

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  Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system analysis.

  
  

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  Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).

  
  

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  Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behavior.

  
  

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  Experience in structured problem-solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.