Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an experienced engineer to join the EV/Test Team of the Safety Integration Department
The Position:
The Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer would be responsible for supporting the development and validation of vehicle safety performance using advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations. This role focuses on predicting, evaluating, and optimizing vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection performance to meet regulatory, consumer, and internal safety targets throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
What You Will Do:
Perform structural crashworthiness and occupant safety simulations (frontal, side, rear, rollover, pedestrian protection, etc.)
Execute occupant safety simulations with dummy and human body models and evaluate occupant injury performance
Perform correlation studies between CAE results and physical crash test data
Use FE analysis to guide physical test plans and develop test matrices
Work closely with crash performance test engineers to support the following activities:
Type: Conducting full vehicle, system, sled, and component-level evaluations
Pre-test: Developing test plans/set-up, attending, and conducting tests
Post-test: Performing data analysis, teardowns/inspection, and reporting
Work closely with the CAE team in HMC-Korea to adhere to HMC CAE process guidelines
Participate in monthly CAE meetings with HMC-Korea to coordinate CAE models/projects
Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop designs/design changes to meet Safety and Crashworthiness targets (e.g., NHTSA FMVSS standards, NCAP, and IIHS test requirements)
Collaborate with body structures and restraint teams in developing optimized designs
Track safety performance against targets and identify early-in-development risks
Support Pre-SOP and SOP vehicle development activities through CAE assessments
Create technical reports per HATCI guidelines and present them to all collaborating teams (as needed)
Travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of engineering
3+ years of professional experience in performing safety simulations
Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performance
Hands-on experience utilizing the various safety CAE software packages for pre/post-processing (Oaysis Primer, Altair Hyperworks, Ansa, etc.)
Strong analytical skills to make meaningful conclusions from CAE simulations as well as physical tests
In-depth understanding of LS-Dyna explicit solver/material models/element formulation
Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., DIAdem, Hyperworks, Excel, etc.) for testing purposes
Knowledge of testing, test equipment, and the processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements and CAE representation
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Adept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Flexibility withprogram and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
Competitive Salaries
A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
