Technical Specialist - Multibody Simulation - Navistar, Inc.

Position Overview:

International's CAE team has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Specialist - Multibody Simulation. International Structural and MBD team within International Product Validation is accountable for all structural strength, durability, NVH and vehicle dynamic simulations across all our commercial vehicles.

The Technical Specialist - Multibody Simulation 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 International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors 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:

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

 

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

 

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement:

International 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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