
Virtual Propulsion Engineer – Focus with either Structural, Durability, Dynamics, NVH, Sealing, Fastening, Cranktrain and/or Fatigue Analysis
Required skills
- CAE
- Transmissions
- Electric Motors
- RESS
- Structural Analysis
- Durability Analysis
- Dynamics Analysis
- NVH Analysis
- Sealing Analysis
- Fastening Analysis
Nice to have
- Virtual Product Development
- Simulation
- Automation
- Correlation
Role summary
The Virtual Propulsion Engineer will develop and execute advanced CAE analyses for propulsion systems (ICE, Transmissions, Drive Units, Electric Motors, RESS) across various vehicle types (Hybrid, BEV, future technologies). This role involves close collaboration with design, advanced projects, validation, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to deliver simulation-driven solutions that enhance product performance, quality, durability, efficiency, and reduce time-to-market. The engineer will be a key technical contributor in virtual product development, focusing on simulation, automation, correlation, and ongoing capability enhancement.
Job Description
The Virtual Propulsion Engineer is responsible for developing and executing advanced Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses to support the design, development, validation, and optimization of propulsion systems across Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Transmissions, Drive Units, Electric Motors, and Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems(RESS) which include Hybrid (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), and future propulsion technologies. This role partners closely with Design Responsible Engineers (DREs), Advanced Project Engineers, Validation Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Suppliers to deliver simulation-driven engineering solutions that improve product performance, quality, durability, efficiency, and time-to-market. The engineer serves as a key technical contributor in virtual product development through advanced simulation, automation, correlation, and continuous capability development.




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