Stress Lab - Loads Analysis Engineer
The Stress Lab - Loads Analysis Engineer is responsible for the Loads Analysis Group. This is a virtual analysis/modeling group that is critical to the Chrysler engineering community. The Loads Analysis Engineers perform the calculation of vehicle suspension component loads, frame/body attachment loads, and engine mount loads using ADAMS, along with using Motion-View and nCode tools. This area provides all durability load data to the engineering groups for design, finite element durability analysis, and component/system level bench test development performed at Chrysler and Chrysler suppliers. The Loads Analysis Engineer will also be responsible for supporting the Customer Usage Duty Cycle group with the calculation of suspension component loads.
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum of three years of experience using ADAMS (multi-body Dynamics software) to build/modify and run multi-body suspension simulations to perform durability loads calculations for suspension systems
Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
• Masters of Science in Engineering preferred
• Experience in reviewing Road Load Data to ensure data fidelity
• Have the ability to review and interpret data to address durability concerns
• Experience with Motion-View, UNIX/Linux workstations, chassis/suspension design and functionality
• Experience using nCode/GlyphWorks/Ice-flow data analysis software
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work closely with the Data Acquisition and Customer Usage Duty Cycle groups
Company Description:
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.