CAE / Simulation Specialist Chassis Frame and Component - DAF Trucks N.V.
CAE / Simulation Specialist Chassis Frame and Component - DAF Trucks N.V.
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We are looking for a CAE Specialist for Chassis Frame and Components
As a CAE Specialist you will play a crucial role in the development activities of the Chassis department. You will work in a dedicated team of simulation experts supporting across all vehicle projects.
A successful applicant will be strong in the following:
- Supporting and advising design engineers (within DAF and external parties) to validate and optimize chassis frames and components interfacing with the chassis frames using the available simulation software.
- Structured way of working with ability to compile clear reports to archive results.
- Presenting of above report content to various stakeholders for decision making.
- The drive to develop and optimize methods and procedures to achieve more accurate simulation results.
Your technical knowledge and analysis skills are very important for the continuous improvement of DAF vehicles. You work in close cooperation with Testing and Design engineers as well as other CAE specialists (within DAF and external parties).
The Chassis, Frame & Components group is responsible within Product Development for the realization of (sub)projects in the field of chassis frames and numerous chassis components.
YER Technology offers you the possibility to become employed as Automotive Professional and to combine challenging assignments with an excellent career with perspective on a fixed contract at YER Technology or our client DAF Trucks. The following conditions are applicable:
- Attractive (fixed) salary commensurate with knowledge and experience
- 25 holidays per year (excl. national bank holidays) and 8,33% holiday allowance
- A contract for a definite or indefinite period at a financially robust organisation
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Good pension scheme
- Overtime will be compensated in payment of wages or time-for-time
- Committed to a good balance between work and private life
- An open culture and clear communication
- A Service Desk ready to answer all your practical questions
- Profound knowledge of Abaqus, Hyperworks and Matlab. (linear and nonlinear).
- Knowledge of FE-safe and/or FEMFAT, as well as Python programming language is preferable.
- Experience in vehicle chassis simulation, dynamics and durability/fatigue (preferably within the commercial vehicle segment).
- Strong reporting and presentation skills.
- Pro-active attitude and able to identify improvements within design constraints (pragmatic approach).
- Strong character and enthusiastic performer with a very flexible attitude.
- Education: Master degree in Mechanical Engineering. Atleast 1-2 years working experience with above mentioned tools.
- Strong command of English language (verbally and in writing). Preferably also in Dutch.
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Offer
If you are selected for the position, you will receive an attractive job offer. We will be happy to advise you on realistic terms of employment.
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