CAE Engineer

Job Description

About the team:
We are looking for a new colleague in our Hardware Simulation team at our location in Monterrey! The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application specific solutions for a variety of different automotive Steering, Braking, Suspension and Chassis Components. Continued growth in our Monterrey office has created an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team!

What can you expect as a Simulation Engineer:

• Being the NA key contact for product line steering simulation tasks (FEA, MBS, 1D) 
• Explaining simulation results to external customers and internal departments (design, test, NVH)
• Following project progress and defining simulation activities to support projects
• Leading simulation activities executed in India to support NA projects
• Identifying NA simulation demands to be considered in simulation enhancements
• Ensuring in NA that the simulation is following global standards methods & tools

Your profile as a Simulation Engineer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, Automotive Engineering or a comparable field.
• Plan, coordinate and execute structural and dynamic simulations for steering products with focus on: Strength, Durability/Fatigue, Stiffness, NVH (Noise & Vibration)
• Act as technical interface between: North American customers (OEMs), Design and testing departments (North Amerika and Mexico), Global CAE teams, especially in India and Europe
• Analyze customer and project requirements and translate them into simulation tasks and work packages.
• Coordinate and monitor simulation activities performed by global CAE teams.
• Review simulation models, assumptions, methodologies and results to ensure technical quality and consistency.
• Independently assess simulation results and derive engineering recommendations.
• Present simulation findings and technical conclusions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support product development and validation activities through simulation-driven engineering decisions.
• Strong knowledge of: Structural mechanics, Strength and stiffness analysis, Durability and fatigue assessment, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Dynamics / NVH
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS and/or ABAQUS.

Why you should choose ZF Monterrey?

• Career Growth and Development
• Exposure to a global Network
• Strong Corporate culture and reputation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance