At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

The resident consultant engineer will be working within the e-Motor Design team as part of the Powertrain Engineering group at our client’s premises, and for the assigned project the main responsibilities will be:

• Testing support: to define and conduct advanced modal testing experiments, experimentally identifying the key-contributors to a system’s structural dynamics.
• Methodology development and evaluation tools: standardizing the virtual development process, develop new numerical methods and improve existing FE tools available in the group.
• Model improvements: to accordingly modify existing e-drivetrain models, increasing functionality and prediction quality
• Model validation & correlation: to link simulation and measurement data, evaluating the reliability of model and extracting the trends.
• Data Analysis: analyze simulation & test data and draw conclusions.
• Team support: take a role of expert in the field, contribute to the team overall outcome, support problem solving, collaborate with other evaluation/design/simulation team.
• Preparation of technical report & presentations to update the project progress and main results.

Profile:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of structural dynamics and e-powertrain mechanics is a must.
• Expertise in modal testing and numerical computing:
  • Modal testing: defining and conducting modal testing campaigns.
  • Numerical computing: creating numerical solutions by implementing algorithms
  • Structural analysis: application of Finite Element tools to predict structural dynamics
  • Powertrain dynamics: development and application of physical models
  • Drivetrain contact mechanics: knowledge of contact mechanics and tribology
• Experience in design of experiments is highly valuable.
• Able to work in an independent way with an output minded mentality.
• Pragmatic approach, comfortable with balancing prediction accuracy and computational cost/time.  
• Able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a clear and visual way.
• Owner of a driving license is preferred.

Education

• Master of Science (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering areas, with maximum 5-7 years of experience in the industry.

Languages

• Fluent in English, German working proficiency is a plus.
• Other languages will be an asset.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Full induction plan and training
• Career path opportunity

Interested?

• Apply and a dedicated recruiter will contact you for a first phone interview and provide further details.

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.