CAE Engineer - Reading, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

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    We're re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    JLR are currently looking for a CAE Engineer to help refine the noise, vibration, and harshness in the cockpit of JLR's luxury vehicles. This role will focus on the component / system delivery of the NVH attribute within the Propulsion NVH CAE Chapter.

    The CAE engineer is responsible for delivering analysis results to support Virtual Series deliverables, and also to solve NVH issues throughout the program from concept through to production.

    This role demands an extremely strong technical background and understanding of engineering and mathematical models and principles. It requires an ability to use these very complex data in a delivery environment and deliver results to plan.

    Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Analysis Assessments and DVP delivery plans in place and updated in accordance with Squad requirements.
  • Design integrity and attribute targets achieved by the use of CAE analysis.
  • Support the concept and design specification of Powertrain commodities using a variety of specific CAE tools and processes.
  • Preparing and running CAE models, post processing of results using commercial & proprietary software.
  • Delivering the NVH attribute of Powertrain commodities in line with requirements.
  • Writing Technical Reports.
  • WHAT YOU'LL NEED

    Essential:

  • Knowledge of power unit systems and in particular Electric Drive Unit (EDU) commodities.
  • Good knowledge of NVH assessment techniques and experience in using this deliver positive results.
  • Experience of linear static / dynamic / forced frequency and non-linear finite element analysis, ability to generate shell/solid meshes, and apply boundary conditions, using JLR tools (HyperMesh, Simlab, Abaqus CAE, 3DExperience).
  • Experience and knowledge of gear/gearbox/bearing system design and analysis techniques ( Romax).
  • Suitable degree or relevant industry-based experience.