CAE Engineer

CAE Engineer – Technical Support Virtual Models CDH Detroit Inc. is a subsidiary of CDH AG, Germany, a supplier of CAE software and related engineering services to the automotive industry. In addition to its own software, CDH distributes and supports third party CAE products such as GNS Animator4, GNS Generator4, Sidact FEMZIP, FE-models of crash-barriers, crash test dummies and pedestrian protection impactors for vehicle safety simulation. The primary role of CDH Detroit Inc. is the marketing, sales and technical support of CDH and third party CAE products in North America. To strengthen our end-user technical support in North America, we are very interested in applications from qualified candidates for the post of CAE Engineer – Technical Support Virtual Models. As CAE Engineer – Technical Support Virtual Models, you would play a key role by providing technical support to enable automobile industry customers to optimally use our distributed virtual models and GNS Pre-/Post-Processor software in their vehicle safety analyses. In addition, you would carry out product demonstrations and provide an interface between our clients, our technical support team and virtual model developers in Germany. The selected candidate may choose to work from his home office in Michigan, or from our Bloomfield Hills location. Responsibilities: Play a key role in technical support activities, interfacing between our automobile industry clients, our technical support team and developers in Germany. Conduct occupant and pedestrian protection simulations in Ansys LS-Dyna to investigate and resolve end-user issues using the virtual models of our partners. Resolve more complex technical concerns by liaising with our global technical support and development team in Germany. Support trial installations to successfully demonstrate performance and technical benefits of virtual models and GNS software products to potential customers during the evaluation period. Present in-depth product demonstrations tailored to customer requirements and supported by CDH technical consultants and product developers (on-site and via the web). Communicate with our product management team to maintain a detailedworkingknowledge of the application and development roadmap. Ensure smooth transition to the solutions delivery after new customers license and use virtual models and software products distributed by CDH. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Master’s degree a plus At least 5 years’ experience in CAE vehicle safety analysis in the automotive industry focusing on crash and occupant simulation Knowledge of CAE development process related to passive safety design vehicle development and regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, and other) Hands-on CAE experience is required (LS-Dyna) Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills are required Competitive salary based on qualifications Health, dental, and vision plans Matching 401(k) up to 6% Flexible vacation plan Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : CDH is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions will be based upon job-related reasons and applicant qualifications regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. How to apply If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume/CV along with a brief cover letter that outlines your relevant experience. We also kindly ask that you include the following information: Your earliest possible start date Your salary expectations We look forward to reviewing your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr