Safety CAE Integration Engineer - Battery

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Job description

Job Description

Hybrid Work Position: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

This position requires an employee to be onsite every other week.

As a CAE Engineer, you will perform structural analysis on assigned projects at the vehicle system level. You will use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other analysis methods to assess and lead designs.

You are responsible for the creation and documentation of modeling plans to engineering team and initiation of new processes and tools. Responsible to create and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned projects. Participate in the creation of assigned subsystem Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models . Motivate CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables. Perform and oversee resources for virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements. Initiate design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass & cost efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs CAE simulations per standard work on RESS components using Dyna3d.

Standard work includes Module Shipping, minor/major collision, and pack drop.

Performs CAE simulations per standard work on Full vehicles with detailed RESS models using Dyna3d.

Standard work includes underbody curb protection, vehicle jacking, RR crossing, front/side/rear crash simulations.

Participates in RLM/ATW projects to improve predictive capabilities.

Works closely with VDDV program teams and Battery Structure and Thermal team; Strengthen cross functional works flows between all RESS stakeholders.

Additional Job Description

Required Skills and Experience:

3 years of relevant CAE experience required.

Proficient using LS-Dyna3d.

Proficient in pre/post processing software Primer, Meta-post.

Skilled in modeling/meshing using Hypermesh, Ansa, Teamcenter.

Skilled in MS office products Word, Excel, Power point.

Experienced in crash simulation of full vehicles.

Experienced integrating CAE derived proposals across body, crash, chassis, electrical,and GPS teams to ensure proposed solutions are acceptable to all functional areas.

Skilled at delivering results summaries to all levels of management.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experienced integrating Dyna3d CAE models, SLE experience preferred.

Prior experience with vehicle battery system.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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