Inside the Role
Inside the Role
In this position as a Mechanical Validation & Simulation Engineer within the Research & Development Axle Engineering Team at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), you will lead validation, advanced analysis and testing responsibilities to ensure the structural durability and reliability of Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck components, focusing on non-driven front, conventional, and electric driven rear axles.
In this role will involve conducting physical and virtual durability testing for Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck axles, including non-driven front axles, conventional rear axles, and electric-driven rear axles. This will be a collaborative effort, requiring you to work closely with cross-functional and global teams, leading the design and commissioning of fatigue test rigs according to Daimler standards, utilizing advanced signal processing techniques for accurate strain measurements and fatigue damage predictions. Applying industry-standard fatigue methodologies using Simcenter 3D, nCode, and Reliasoft Weibull++ for durability and reliability calculations. Additionally, responsibilities will include leading and mentoring engineers in simulation processes and CAD assembly methods driving innovative design solutions to enhance axle reliability and ensure the timely and high-quality execution of projects.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Inside the Role
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating failure analysis documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to accurately identify the root causes of early bench test failures for Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck - non-driven front, conventional, and electric driven rear axles.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers an annual salary of $122,207.00.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
Knowledge You Should Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry.
Must have experience with each of the following: Using the following CAE tools for automotive structural durability analysis: nCode Glyphworks & DesignLife, Siemens NX Nastran Suite 2312 or later (NX Modeling, Pre/Post, 401/402 Multistep, Simcenter Motion), MathCAD 10.0, and VDI 2230 (Bolt preload calculations); Correlating road load data with simulation models to verify and validate structural performance; Performing Non-Linear analysis (SOL 401) with Bolt preloaded joints; Using CAD tools for the design of test rigs and setup validation; Using nCode v25 solid weld fatigue analysis methods/processes; Performing fatigue analysis and FEA calculations for conventional front axle and rear axles on Class 8 heavy-duty trucks; Performing on-site evaluations, ensuring test setups meet technical specifications, and resolving issues through real-time guidance and corrective recommendations; Executing virtual strain gauge correlation, strain-life fatigue analysis, fatigue editing, and time series generation to match test load setups and road load data; Utilizing PDM/CAD/CAE systems such as Engineering Client, SMARAGD, ZG DokClient, and ViewCA; and Managing projects, training and mentoring junior engineers, and managing professional services or other external resources.
Position is based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48239. This hybrid role requires working from home and on-site at the Detroit office, so candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of office. Note, the position requires 10% international and domestic travel annually.
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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.
At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
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