Ford Performance Vehicle Dynamics CAE Technical Specialist
Ford Performance Vehicle Dynamics CAE Technical Specialist
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!
In this position...
Vehicle Dynamics CAE Technical Specialist. This position involves utilizing CAE tools and software as well as developing new tools and methods to support program architecture decisions full vehicle handling ride and lap time analysis as well as validate testing and performance predictions.
If good is just never good enough for you Ford Performance shares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for creating and developing high performance products and services which are best-in-class on road and off road. Help us drive excellence in capability performance and customer experiences on the track in the dunes on the rocks and on road driving by architecting vehicle chassis capabilities that are first in the industry.
Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production and motorsports vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performance. In support of this effort the Ford Performance team is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics CAE Technical Specialist.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Utilize CAE tools and test results to support the delivery of the companys high-performance cars andtrucks with full vehicle and suspension system modeling
- Utilize the CAE tools to support and direct efficient vehicle development and design processes the CAE Group is a part of the Advanced Systems Engineering Group defining new product suspension and chassis designs
- Implement and refine existing CAE modeling tools and where necessary develop new tools to improve performance steering handling ride and load predictions
- Inform planned vehicle tests and interpret test results as part of the Vehicle Dynamics and Simulations team
- Analyze full vehicle test data to creates specific attribute targets and ensure hardware choices support those targets
- Support the Full Vehicle Simulation Modeling work and simulator tool development at the FPTC full vehicle simulator and other off-site test locations 3-5 days per month
- Mentor CAE engineers
Qualifications
Youll have...
- 10 years of automotive CAE experience with an emphasis on performance or racing vehicle design and modeling.
- 10 years of experience using multi-body dynamics tools like ADAMS ADAMS Car or similar software
- 10 years of experience using full vehicle parametric models like CarSim
- 10 years of experience using programming languages MATLAB C VisualBasic or similar tools
Even better you may have
- 3 years of use and knowledge of controls system theory related to active and semi-active suspension systems steering brake controls or powertrain controls
- Linear FEA structural analysis including stress/deflection modal/NVH and topological and topographical optimization.
- Experience with analytical optimization tools (HEEDS Hyperstudy etc) DOE studies regression analyses and their use for K&C and design iteration
- Broad analytical experience preferred. CFD multidisciplinary tools LTS non-linear life solid composite etc.
- Multidisciplinary and Simulink integration for system and subsystem models
- Significant experience correlating physical systems and vehicles to analytical prediction
- Experience with a lap time simulation and performance software tool
- Experience with data acquisition tools similar to MOTEC
- Knowledge of and experience with full vehicle simulators
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here:BENEFITS
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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