at Navistar, Inc. in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Overview
Navistar’s CAE team has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Specialist – Multibody Simulation. Navistar Structural and MBD team within Navistar Product Validation is accountable for all structural strength, durability, NVH and vehicle dynamic simulations across all our commercial vehicles.
The Technical Specialist will provide technical expertise in the Multibody Simulation area supporting vehicle ride, handling and durability loads prediction using ADAMS/another equivalent Multibody simulation tool. The Technical Specialist will also guide and mentor less experienced team members and help develop methods and processes with little to no supervision.
Responsibilities
+ Having broad expertise and unique knowledge in the area of Multibody Dynamics, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
+ Acknowledged expert within the organization as well as within other organizations, both within and beyond own function. Involves mastery of their own discipline and thorough understanding of a number of disciplines such as Vehicle dynamics testing, structural durability etc.
+ Solves significant, unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. May also require development of new solutions for complex projects.
+ Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
+ Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
+ Operates with no supervision in a complex environment. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others and lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
+ At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
OR
+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
+ At least 8 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
OR
+ PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
+ At least 5 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies and/or computer science experience
+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
Additional Requirements
+ Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
+ Expertise in Multibody Dynamics Software, preferably Adams (SIMPACK, MeVEA, OpenSim, Open Dynamics Engineer, MBDyn, FreeDyn)
+ Expertise in non-linear system behaviors (e.g. shocks, air-springs, rubber mounts, suspension components etc.)
+ Expertise in full vehicle Multibody models with flex-body experience preferred
+ Expertise in truck and/or automotive design and development process
+ Experience in full vehicle FEA simulation tools and techniques
+ Experience in Vehicle dynamics and durability testing methods
+ Familiarity with commercial vehicles (trucks and buses)
+ Experience in problem solving tools such as 8D, Six-sigma, Lean
+ Proven track record of project management
+ Excellent Oral and Written communication skills
+ Experience with working on timing plans and budget planning
+ Experience with formal presentations
+ Leadership – coaching, developing others
+ MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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