CAE Engineer responsibilities include creating full vehicle crash and safety finite element models. Pedestrian Protection Simulations ( pedestrian head impact on bonnet , pedestrian upper/lower leg impact to the front of the car) or quasi static simulations ( roof crush , door intrusion , seat belt anchorage pull test )
Performs Computer-Aided Engineering simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for high-speed Frontal, Side, Rear impacts or low-speed Front and Rear load cases, etc. using LS-DYNA software and is capable of handling every standard Crashworthiness load case, including the most complex.
Support all PedPro CAE modeling activities
Develop and apply advanced analysis techniques to optimize pedestrian safety CAE activities
Support PedPro physical testing
Ensure that the PedPro CAE models are always correlated to the highest level
Support Rivian's Studio Engineering team to ensure that design decisions are supporting compliance with Rivian's internal and global PedPro targets
Produce concise summaries and report-outs to communicate analytical results and counter measures to all cross functional teams effectively
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering required
Minimum of 5 years of experience with vehicle crash safety analysis
A strong understanding of CAE modelling & analysis techniques
Excellent applied experience in ANSA, HYPERWORKS, PRIMER and LS-DYNA.
Good understanding of the global regulatory and consumer metric PedPro requirements
A proven track record of CAE model correlation, include structure management and material model development
Good problem-solving skills to offer innovative and feasible solutions in a timely manner to any design challenges
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Must have Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5+years of experience in Crash and safety
10+ years experience in Full vehicle crash and safety