At CARIAD, it’s our mission to transform automotive mobility for everyone, everywhere, making it safer, more sustainable, and more comfortable in every way.
To deliver on that promise, we’re building a unified technology and software platform, including a vehicle OS and cloud platform, as well as a unified architecture. As a 100% subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, we’re developing solutions for all of its brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche, and will bring our software to over 40 million vehicles by 2030.

Is this an easy task? Not at all! To tackle such a huge challenge, we need a great team. And that’s where you come in. You’ll join more than 5,000 CARIDIANS already working on the latest vehicle features and functions like automated driving, state-of-the-art charging technology, as well as a new digital ecosystem. Together, we’re bringing sustainable change to one of the largest companies in the world.

YOUR TEAM

What is software without hardware? - We are the ones working on the tangible assets. We work in the Hardware Development:

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  We unite all hardware specialists from CARIAD to build a great hardware development organization that will enable our domains to focus on building great software for our customers.
• We are responsible for all future hardware and semiconductor activities, e.g. electronic control units for automated driving and in-vehicle infotainment.

For our Mechanical Engineering & Simulation team in the Hardware Development department at CARIAD we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer (m/f/d). What can you expect?

• We are the competence center for mechanical engineering (design, packaging, FEA, CFD, NVH,...) at CARIAD
• We are a small team of highly skilled and motivated engineers
• We focus on in-house development projects and bring our own designs into series cars
• We are in contact with electrical engineers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, procurement, value engineering etc. during the design process

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build up finite element models of electronic components and systems (housing, printed circuit board incl. electronic components, cooling, etc.) based on ECAD data and conduct simulations (electronics reliability analysis, vibration / mechanical shock, modal analysis, stress, pull/push forces, …) to support design team and to confirm design integrity
• Support product development of electronic control units (ECU) and sensors and use simulation for design optimization (on PCBA and system level)
• Work closely with design and testing team to ensure short development cycles
• Analyze and interpret simulation results and subsequent discussion with design team
• Create and release appropriate engineering documentation
• Support benchmarking activities and tear down analysis
• Evaluate the feasibility and cost savings impact of ideas through cost estimating, technical and manufacturing feasibility assessments

WHO YOU ARE

• Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of applicable working experience
• Proven experience in Electronics Hardware Development & Simulation, e.g. Automotive ECU development
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software at a highly skilled level (minimum of 8 years of experience)
• Profound understanding of computational mechanics (model order reduction, finite element method, etc.) and relevant norms / standards (e.g. SAE J3168, VW80000)
• Thorough knowledge of materials (prepreg, laminates, solders, aluminium…)
• Experience with CATIA, or other 3D CAD software and an in-depth understanding of the automotive product design and development process
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing process flow and design for manufacturing is a plus

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing
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YOUR RECRUITING CONTACT

Susanne Pfeilschifter

At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.