Computer Aided Engineering Simulation Engineer Co-op null

Your role

What you will do:

• As a Co-op - CAE Structural Analysis, you will be primarily responsible for evaluating the strength and durability of various components and sub-systems of heavy-duty trucks and running complete vehicle simulations to ensure durability and fatigue requirements for North American products are met.
• You will work closely with various engineering teams to coordinate and lead complex simulation tasks and also interface directly with the testing group to develop confidence and improve the correlation between analysis and physical verification to create accurate digital twin models.
• In addition, you will act as a technical leader in coordinating and driving design changes with various functional stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct CAE analysis of components, sub-systems, and complete vehicle simulations to optimize the strength and durability of components for Volvo and Mack Trucks
• Introduce creative techniques and methodologies to create digital twin virtual models integrating virtual reality into design and verification methods 
• Perform validation studies comparing CAE results to experimental data to improve current methodologies and drive digital twin implementation
• Work with engineering, testing, and project teams to plan, develop, and coordinate test plans, provide instrumentation roadmaps, and interpret test data to make design recommendations
• Synthesize information from a variety of resources (simulation/test results, technical requirements, historical data, etc.) identify areas of improvement for various functional aspects of heavy-duty trucks, and form actionable technical recommendations for stakeholders across the engineering organization
• Champion quality and effectiveness of best practices, tools, and methods
• Own the analysis until there is an acceptable outcome from all project stakeholders
• Work cooperatively with cross-functional teams to translate and interpret durability, crash, and NVH feature demands into tangible design targets
• Communicate results effectively to project and feature leaders across the organization 

About you

Who you are:

• You are an ambitious Engineering student with an interest in new technology and sustainability.
• You seek to break new ground in advanced technologies.
• You are dedicated to meeting the expectations of your internal and external customers and delivering projects on time, exceptional team player and also work well on your own when needed.
• You are capable of multitasking and enjoy being involved in multiple critical projects at any given time.
• You are motivated to learn the organization and find value in networking with cross-functional groups.
• The selected candidate will be expected to provide simulation support as a durability analyst in the vehicle engineering organization, innovate ways to utilize new technology to improve processes, lead with limited supervision, perform complex analyses, report results to relevant stakeholders, and recommend/drive design changes.
• In addition, the candidate will champion the improvement of CAE methodology for increased accuracy and efficiency of durability models that will drive digital twin implementation. 

Competencies:

• A strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately interpret results and come up with recommendations to meet project goals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks using analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to network with individuals and teams across various departments and sites, share information and resources as needed, and work towards achieving common group goals 
• An effective communicator who can listen effectively, transmit information accurately, and actively seek feedback from other experienced engineers, project managers, etc.
• Ability to deliver on commitments promptly with high-quality results
• Able to perform a wide range of tasks, respond positively to changing timelines and/or project scope, and be open to accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments 
• Willing to experiment with new ideas and designs, and apply knowledge from past learnings in improving outcomes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate highly technical information to people of varying technical ability 
• A strong desire and passion to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a highly technical organization

Required:

• Must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related program at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies. 
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.  
• Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week

Compensation & benefits

For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.

Volvo also offers the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

• Housing assistance
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across the global organization
• Training and personal development

Training & development

You will work closely with various engineering teams to coordinate and lead complex simulation tasks and also interface directly with the testing group to develop confidence and improve the correlation between analysis and physical verification to create accurate digital twin models. In addition, you will act as a technical leader in coordinating and driving design changes with various functional stakeholders. 

Career progression

The internship opportunities can be the start of a long-term relationship with Volvo Group. Upon completion of the internship program, you may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role.

Sources

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• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos
• volvogroup.com/en/news-and-media/portraits/portraits/people-are-what-make-our-organization-succeed.html
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates.html#accordion-9fdbf1977d-item-45f2a32d6e