Mechanical Simulation Engineer

Job description:

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."

Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, develop and deliver Automotive Grade Electronics solutions to address the requirements of today's connected and tomorrow's automated car.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About the Position:

We are looking for a Mechanical Simulation Engineer  to join the Electronics team, reporting directly to the ELS Engineering - Display Product Gropup - Virtual Validation.

This position is based at our office in Cluj-Napoca.

As the Mechanical Simulation Engineer at Marelli, you will be responsible in the design, analysis, and validation of advanced automotive components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and safety.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Conduct and manage Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations using Altair HyperMesh/HyperView/HyperGraph and OptiStruct for implicit simulations, including structural analysis, stiffness evaluation, thermal shock assessment, vibration analysis, and fatigue testing.
• Perform explicit simulations with LS-Dyna, such as crash analysis, sled tests, head impact tests, and airbag deployment simulations.
• Able to perform bio-mechanics evaluations on dummies, considering Out Of Positions, AirBag deployments, Time to Fire and regulations FMVSS201/ECE-R21.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to guide the design process, providing insights and recommendations supported by simulation validation.
• Ensure compliance with EMEA and NAFTA specifications and standards, participating in face-to-face meetings with customers when required.
• Act as a thought leader, leveraging machine learning and AI applications to enhance simulation processes and engineering outcomes.
• Demonstrate autonomy while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Able to run correlation activities to generate digital twin models.

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. (valid and recognized in Europe or United States)

Bachelor' degree not sufficient.
- Fluency in English; additional proficiency in French is advantageous.
- Over 7 years of experience in the automotive industry, specifically in infotainment, displays, and clusters.
- Strong understanding of EMEA and NAFTA automotive specifications.
- Able to do DOE activities and create database to train AI base model.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers and team members.
- Basic knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in engineering contexts.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and drive projects to completion.

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Extensive knowledge on material used in automotive field, able to understand differences, suggesting solution and alternative, creating detailed material card with refence to Temperature depending on characteristics, Strain rates, GISSMO advanced failure model etc.
• Able to deal with elasto-plastic, brittle, hyper-elastic materials.
• Extensive knowledge on glue, and adhesive characteristic.
• Base knowledge about mold process and tolerance chain calculation.
• Able to solve physics problem using energy balance calculation.

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

Take the next step:

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronics business?

Talk to us To apply, submit your application via Website.

About Us:

Marelli is one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.