Nexteer Automotive is looking for a talented engineer to conduct Finite Element Analysis of steeringsystems, sub systems and components to assist design and product engineers. Candidate must bemotivated and experienced in the operation of leading FEA software and pre/post processors.Responsibilities:Construct FEA models from CAD data for steering gear systems, sub systems, and components using HYPERWORKS and ABAQUS.Construct models following guidelines and procedures. Required to review models and verify specified modeling criteria is met and produce reports summarizing compliance.Provide required simulations for durability, heat transfer, or NVH on system or sub-system levels as required.Post-process FEA results and produce summaries.Work closely with product engineers to develop solutions to design problems.Develop necessary test plans to correlate simulation models.Provide design direction based on FEA results.Stay abreast with new technology and computational techniques.Required Skills:Preferred 3 or more years of experience with CAEPreferred 3 or more years experience with HYPERWORKS or equivalentPreferred 3 or more years’ experience working with ABAQUS or NASTRANPreferred knowledge on crash simulation tools like LSDYNAGood working knowledge of basic mechanical design principals such as: strength of materials, physics, statics, kinematics and dynamics with the supporting math skillsAbility to use Multibody Simulation tools like ADAMS for kinematics will be advantageousAbility to use CAD tools like NX will be advantageousDeep understanding of engineering theory and principles of designOral and written communications skills to work effectively with othersUnderstanding of probability and statistical analysisHigh level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficultDemonstrated project leadership skillsKnowledge of analysis and verification techniquesStrong computer skill and use of basic office software (MS Office, Excel)Ability to use AI tools and automation for CAE would be advantageous