Job Summary :
Our client in Saline, MI is looking for a Strength Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do :
The primary responsibility of this role is to develop strength reliability for static strength and durability performance of vehicle frame, body, and chassis.
- Develop strength and durability performance of vehicle frame, body, and chassis (suspension, axle, bushing) through prediction, evaluation, and analysis.
- Prediction : Analytical (hand calculation, design review) and CAE (FEA, MBD, other simulations) methods.
- Evaluation : Vehicle input load measurements and bench tests (static and fatigue), by collaborating with technician team members.
- Analysis : Data organization and visualization to extract trends, fatigue life calculation, failure analysis, etc.
- Solve problems and develop countermeasures to achieve strength and durability performance targets according to vehicle development schedule.
Basics :
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.2 years’ experience working as an engineer (inc. industry co-op / internship, SAE project team leader, etc.).Completed academic coursework in solid mechanics engineering (strength of materials, stress / strain / deflection, static and fatigue failure theories, structures and joining, vibrations) and system dynamics.Experience with engineering experimentation (planning, measurements, statistical analysis, reporting).Experience with commercial FEA pre-processors, solvers, and post-processors.Preferred :
Experience contributing to a project as a member of a diverse team.How You Will Be Successful :
Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take RisksWhat We Offer :
Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products