Technical Expert - Transmission and Driveline Durability CAE

In this role

You will drive the structural and durability performance of our drivetrain systems by performing advanced FEA analysis. Your responsibilities will extend beyond analysis to include pioneering new analytical methods increasing team efficiency through automation and establishing best practices for our CAE tools and procedures. A key part of your role will be elevating the teams capabilities by mentoring fellow engineers and sharing your expertise with our design partners.

This is a TWA position job sharing with a current TDE durability Technical Expert. (Maximum work hours possible is 90%).

What youll do...

• Conduct FEA analysis to evaluate structural and durability performance of design for drivetrain components sub-systems and systems.
• Lead new method development and test correlation
• Lead automation projects to improve efficiency of analytical DV
• Develop and maintain durability CAE guideline and material database files.
• Conduct regular assessments on CAE tools to identify the best practices & standardized methods.
• Develop and enforce procedures to ensure robust CAE results.
• Mentor and train CAE engineers and share knowledge with D&R engineers.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver robust design.

Youll have...

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering automotive engineering or a related field.
• 10 years drivetrain Durability CAE in BEV Hybrid Transmission and Driveline.
  • In-depth knowledge in Solid Mechanics and Fatigue theory
  • Solid understanding of static dynamic and modal analysis for vehicle drivetrain components sub-systems and systems
  • Track record of delivering CAE solutions that drive robust designs.
  • Strong programming skills in Python-based plug-in development for FEA software.
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis of tests and CAE method correlation
  • Strong experience in developing automated workflow for CAE procedures.
  • Familiarity with durability CAE tools: Abaqus FEMFAT CAEFatigue nCode and CATIA.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for CAE method development and application.

Even better you may have

• Knowledge of virtual RCL design study.
• Familiarity with vibration fatigue and weld joint fatigue analysis

This is a TWA position job sharing with a current TDE durability Technical Expert. (Maximum work hours possible is 90%). A Transitional Work Arrangement (TWA) is a Flexible Work Arrangement in which employees work a reduced schedule on an ongoing basis and receive prorated pay and benefits.

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.

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