Mechanical Structural Analysis Engineer

About the position

Do you want to be a member of our team? We are looking for skilled co-workers within Mechanical Structural Analysis and Simulation to our Technology Center in Kongsberg working within our “Powertrain and Chassis” product area. Kongsberg Automotive develops and manufactures advanced components for commercial vehicles and passenger cars, with the Technical Center in Kongsberg developing advanced mechanical and mechatronic actuator systems for gear actuation and power train applications for the future vehicle platforms. We work directly with the leading passenger and truck customers.

We are seeking you that is genuinely interested in product development. We can offer an open and innovative environment where you will be involved and have influence on your own work and the final product from the initial sketch and all the way through to serial production. Strong focus on innovative solutions for tomorrow’s vehicles combined with a highly competitive market gives great and interesting challenges for all our engineers to consider all aspects of design, from cutting edge solutions to considerations in terms of manufacturing, durability, sustainability, and cost. We offer a strong corporate culture with focus on innovation and teamwork. KA’s Technical center in Kongsberg has also a state-of-the-art test laboratory, which is key in conceptualization, prototyping, design experiments and validation testing.

Responsibilities

You will perform simulation activities in new product development projects and further development of existing products. You will have the freedom to evaluate the needed analysis methods and tools for best results towards a broad variety of mechanical challenges.

•  Simulation and analysis of mechanical designs; within fields such as non-linear structural, modal, dynamic, thermal, fatigue etc. 

•  You will work actively in the development projects, defining the simulation activities together with design and working alongside the project with the simulation models and analysis of the product.

•  Supporting idea and concept evaluations, building analysis models and knowledge, correlating simulation and test results, validate existing and new products. 

•  Aid mechanical designers in performing basic analyses. 

You will work in an innovative product development environment. The role implies both structured and detailed work with high level of independence and individual responsibility of the quality of result, at the same time being able to work together in design teams, with a creative and problem-solving mind-set. We have a broad portfolio of advanced simulation tools, for the engineer to use. The CAE team works with all the different product areas at the Technical Center and actively support into the projects and new development. 

Requirements

•  Graduate engineer at BSc/ MSc level, primarily in mechanical engineering. 

•  Experienced in simulation tools; such as LS-DYNA, ANSA and META. 

•  Familiarity with Altair tool suite is beneficial.

•  Familiarity with Topology Optimization is beneficial.

•  Experience in using CAD tools as part of design activities, preferably SolidWorks.

We are open to considering candidates with less experience in simulation, but a strong drive to learn and to develop in the field of simulation and analysis.

What we offer

We can offer a varied workday where you can work independently, but also in a creative team. We have a modern office environment and a challenging position at an ambitious and skilled team. You will have the opportunity to grow with the task and to assume greater responsibility within the organization. We give great emphasis to personal eligibility. 

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.