Principal R&D Engineer
Medtronic
Assembly
Noise and Vibration Simulation Engineer
General Motors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Integrate virtual performance of vehicle components and subsystems as they relate to noise and vibration characteristics.
- Utilize advanced simulation tools and full vehicle modeling to evaluate and influence design decisions and ensure N&V performance is integrated across disciplines.
- Perform advanced analytical simulations at the full vehicle, subsystem, and component levels using FEA, MBD, SEA, or mid-frequency methods.
- Build, debug, and execute simulation models to predict N&V performance and generate actionable design recommendations.
- Develop technical solutions that meet N&V targets while optimizing for mass, cost, and packaging constraints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure holistic performance integration and alignment with vehicle-level objectives.
- Conduct design optimization and variation analysis using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and other methodologies.
- Support development of new CAE techniques, simulation tools, and procedures, including solver parameters and material characterization.
- Contribute to Closed-Loop Learning (CLL) initiatives and participate in forums supporting virtualization and enterprise-wide performance integration.
- Engage in Global CAE Product & Technical Focus Groups and other collaborative engineering communities.
Requirements
- GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP for this role; DO NOT APPLY if you will need sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Science or closely related field of study (required).
- 2+ years of post-graduate Noise & Vibration (N&V) experience, preferably using FEA, MBD, or SEA methods for analysis (required).
- Understanding of Noise & Vibration theory as it applies to vehicle performance.
- Good presentation, written and oral communication skills.
- Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners.
- High degree of analytical ability (root cause failure analysis) where problems are complex or difficult.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Science or closely related field of study.
- Preferred: Familiarity with a variety of CAE tools (such as Ansa, HyperMesh, OPTISTRUCT, Simpack, Adams, Wave6, Actran, etc.).
- Preferred: Education or experience in design, development, and optimization of vehicle structures.
- Preferred: Hardware-based N&V vehicle development or N&V laboratory testing or data acquisition experience.
- Preferred: Good understanding of establishing loads and boundary conditions for FEA or MBD modeling and analysis.
- Preferred: Familiarity or experience in SaFE Agile practices.
- Preferred: Experience working globally with regional partners.
- Note: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits; any relocation costs are the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Benefits
- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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- General Motors offers opportunities and reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities (email/call for assistance).
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
Noise & Vibration (N&V) analysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Multibody Dynamics (MBD)Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA)Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)root cause failure analysisvehicle performance optimizationsimulation modelingmaterial characterizationdesign optimization
Soft skills
presentation skillswritten communicationoral communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical abilitydealing with ambiguitycollaborationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingeffective communication
