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Senior NVH Analytical Engineer

Senior NVH Analytical Engineer

CompanyAmerican Axle & Manufacturing
LocationRochester, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Master of Science – Engineering or closely related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in NVH engineering activities and/or academic research
  • Minimum 3 years’ hands on experience of Finite Element Analysis focusing on NVH and/or Dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Develop CAE models, including FEA, BEM, MBD and other CAE tools for automotive driveline and powertrain system NVH
  • Conduct modeling and analysis to identify NVH risks of designs
  • Participate and contribute to program peer reviews, analytical DVP&R, design best practices and lessons learned documentation.
  • Perform design iterations and optimization studies to identify best design solutions to meet internal and customer NVH requirements.
  • Correlate NVH CAE model results to vehicle and lab data. Continuously improve NVH model accuracy and modeling parameter database.
  • Assist NVH project engineers in reviewing customer technical specifications relative to NVH performance and CAE modeling needs.
  • Develop new NVH CAE modeling methodologies and new procedures.
  • Assist in setting up priorities to properly support program timing.
  • Create and present analytical reports to internal and external customers.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of vibration, acoustics, dynamics, and Finite Element Theory.
  • Knowledge of driveline system functionality, system dynamics and integration
  • Knowledge of and experience with eMotor noise or functionality preferred
  • Preferred NVH CAE software experience includes Siemens SimCenter (NX CAE), Masta, Romax, Nastran, Altair HyperWorks Suite, Adams, Ansys, etc.
  • Experience with NVH data acquisition/analysis software preferred (LMS Test Lab, B&K Pulse, Ideas, AB Plato, etc.)
  • Knowledge of gear train dynamics preferred (Hypoid, Bevel, Spur, Planetary, etc.)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Preferred computer programming skills, such as C/C++ Visual Basic, Java, Python, Fortran, Matlab.