Powertrain Durability Engineer

*Job Title : Powertrain Durability Engineer* *Location: Detroit, MI* *Key Skills :* - Powertrain, Driveline durability experience with Abaqus. - Powertrain Durability / Chassis durability / Electric drivetrain durability. *- Abaqus must have.* *Job Description:* • Perform structural stress and durability CAE analyses of 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 EDU systems and components, and use the results to provide guidance to improve structural design validation for current programs and future products. • Perform eDrive, PTU, RDM & IRDA/IFDA housing topology optimization to improve the stiffness and NVH target while reducing the total mass, improving the overall fuel economy of AAM products. • Perform driveline system NVH thermal sensitivity through driveline system dynamics and bearing dynamics to improve the NVH robustness. • Perform bolt joint sealing and bolt slippage performance analysis of AAM drivetrain products with various gasket designs and sealing strategies. • Perform PTU, RDM & eDrive assembly mobility analysis to improve AAM driveline products NVH performance; • Perform Rotor and Stator interface design calculations *Required Skills and Education* • Master degrees in mechanical engineering with five years experience of automotive industry finite element analysis or a PhD with two years of experience. PhD preferred. • Nonlinear stress and fatigue analysis of drivetrain components using Hyperworks, Abaqus, Nastran etc. software; • Bolt joint sealing and bolt slippage performance analysis of powertrain system under complex loading and thermal conditions; • Topology optimization analysis of powertrain components using Optistruct software; • Mobility and modal frequency analysis of drivetrain system using Nastran; • Expertise in the areas of solid mechanics, numerical analysis methods, fatigue and optimization methods and weld distortion and durability analyses. • Prior experience in 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 Electric Drive Unit design and development required • Prior experience in performing Park System and Disconnect System analyses required • Exposure to Mechatronics CAE, Emag and Thermal analyses will be considered a plus Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Detroit, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Powertrain Durability Engineer: 5 years (Preferred) * Driveline durability: 5 years (Preferred) * Chassis durability: 5 years (Preferred) * Electric drivetrain durability: 5 years (Preferred) * Abaqus: 5 years (Preferred) * CAE: 5 years (Preferred) * NVH: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person