Safety and Crashworthiness CAE Engineer

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 performancePerform correlation studies between CAE results and physical crash test dataUse FE analysis to guide physical test plans and develop test matricesWork 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 reportingWork closely with the CAE team in HMC-Korea to adhere to HMC CAE process guidelinesParticipate in monthly CAE meetings with HMC-Korea to coordinate CAE models/projectsCollaborate 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 designsTrack safety performance against targets and identify early-in-development risksSupport Pre-SOP and SOP vehicle development activities through CAE assessmentsCreate 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 engineering3+ years of professional experience in performing safety simulationsStrong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performanceHands-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 testsIn-depth understanding of LS-Dyna explicit solver/material models/element formulationStrong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluationsExperience using data analysis tools (e.g., DIAdem, Hyperworks, Excel, etc.) for testing purposesKnowledge of testing, test equipment, and the processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements and CAE representationAbility to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAdept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and WordFlexibility withprogram and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needsExcellent time management, self-management, and organization skillsStrong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family100% Employer-paid Disability and Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant HolidaysCompetitive SalariesA Global Environment that Fosters DiversityRetirement Savings and Planning BenefitsAccess to

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible 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.