Senior Structural Engineer

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

About us:

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary:

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:
Senior Structural Engineer wanted in Troy, Michigan to use finite element analysis (FEA) to perform structural simulation and validation of BIW, chassis, frame and battery tray modeling, crash simulation, safety compliance, durability analysis and optimization. Coordinate crashworthiness studies for BEVs to ensure regulatory compliance with safety standards and improve structural performance under critical frontal impact load cases. Develop conceptual & cost-effective front-end architectures with optimized loadpath definitions with a focus on sub-system reduction/integration to offer higher packing space with a light-weight design. Independently manage execution of structural design and CAE analysis for EREV/FCEV frame-chassis programs, evaluate durability, fatigue, operational strength, and NVH performance to meet vehicle structural requirements. Lead structural optimization and integration efforts, including bolt design & placement, vehicle integration studies, & Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, weight reduction, and manufacturability. Direct technical communication with cross-functional stakeholders, prepare detailed engineering reports and present simulation findings to support design decisions and key program milestones.Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 24 months of related experience as a Structural Engineer, CAE Analyst or CAE Engineer. The related experience must include using finite element analysis (FEA) to perform structural simulation and validation of BIW, chassis, frame and battery tray modeling, crash simulation, safety compliance, durability analysis and optimization.Send resume to Vehma International of America, Inc, c/o Magna International, 750 Tower Drive, Mail Stop 7400, Troy, MI 48098 or apply online at www.magna.com/careers.

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.