Chassis & Body Strength Engineer

About This Role

Develop strength reliability for static strength and durability performance of vehicle frames, bodies, and chassis. Predict, evaluate, and analyze strength and durability by using analytical and CAE methods, conducting bench tests, and analyzing data. Solve problems to meet performance targets for vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Develop strength and durability performance of vehicle frame, body, and chassis (suspension, axle, bushing) through prediction, evaluation, and analysis
• Predict using analytical (hand calculation, design review) and CAE (FEA, MBD, other simulations) methods
• Evaluate by performing vehicle input load measurements and bench tests (static and fatigue), collaborating with technician team members
• Analyze by organizing and visualizing data to extract trends, calculating fatigue life, and conducting failure analysis
• Solve problems and develop countermeasures to achieve strength and durability performance targets according to vehicle development schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 2 years’ experience working as an engineer
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 2 years’ experience working as an engineer (inc. industry co-op/internship, SAE project team leader, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to a project as a member of a diverse team

Skills

* Required skills