Specialist Simulation & Analysis Engineer
Curitiba, BR, 81260-900
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do?
Your main missions and responsibilities will be:
- Provide models and calculation results with guaranteed quality and propose where/when to perform specific simulations and analyses (Durability analysis);
- Draw conclusions, make recommendations using finite element analysis;
- Perform analysis and provide validated results against project objectives;
- Support the continuous improvement of methods and tools to improve model correlation;
- Plan, lead and carry out highly complex simulations/analysis;
- Take responsibility for the fidelity of simulations/analysis;
- Support project engineers at all stages of projects for technical solutions at varying levels of complexity;
- Perform evaluation and estimation of project content to meet schedule and delivery;
- Carry out development of methods and tools.
- Train and guide junior engineers.
Your future team
You will be part of the Simulation team, within the Chassis department. This team is responsible for virtual simulations of the whole chassis parts for Latin America truck applications. It is a globally connected team, working closely with sites in Sweden, India, France, and the USA. Here, you will work at the forefront of the industry, contributing to innovative and future-oriented products.
Who are you?
We’re looking for a technically skilled, collaborative, and flexible engineer, ready to take on new challenges in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and similar others;
- Master's degree in the area will be a plus;
- Knowledge on plastic parts durability;
- Solid experience and proven knowledge with finite element durability analysis (related to stresses, vibrations, fatigue) for technical solutions in the automotive or heavy vehicle industry;
- Proficiency with pre-processing tools (e.g. ANSA) for mesh generation and model preparation in addition to post-processing (e.g. nCode, Meta);
- Proficient in Nastran, Optistruct, nCode, Meta, Ansa, Abaqus;
- Fluent in English (written and spoken);
- Knowledge of programming languages (Phyton, Matlab, etc.) will be an advantage;
- Ability to work independently (being responsible for delivering on time and with the expected quality), in addition to having the ability to work in a group, managing different challenges and expectations of interested parties is essential;
- Analytical problem-solving skills are essential
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
This selection process will be conducted with the support of Manu Mourão Consulting
At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.