Senior Structural FEA Simulation Engineer, Metallics & Composites in Wien

Senior Structural FEA Simulation Engineer, Metallics & Composites

STARD

is an internationally recognized Austrian R&D specialist business unit of family-owned Stohl Group GmbH, with a focus on motorsport and high performance automotive vehicles,

in-house test-track

and 24 years of successful operation. We cover the whole process chain for entire vehicle development, assembly, testing, vehicle operation and racing completely in-house.

Our recently acquired very own proving ground and test track, which also includes an off-road area, is part of our new very well equipped company headquarter located right outside of Vienna, accessible with public transportation and just 15 driving minutes from the Vienna International Airport.

In addition to ICE and EV entire vehicle development, STARD´s focus also lies on following key areas:

High performance FIA certified HV battery systems

High performance Electric Drive Units (integrated and individual E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems)

Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles

ICE-ECU and E-VCU software development and calibration

Advanced Powertrain control strategies including 4WD torque vectoring systems

Chassis and suspension systems

Worldwide Racing activity (in very close collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”) including:Rally, Rallycross, Circuit Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring Laprecords,…)

The supplied industries include motorsport, automotive, powersports, marine and aerospace which results in a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects.

In addition to the fundamental goal of always aiming towards achieving the best possible results and performance, following attributes are applying to STARD´s operation and demands:

Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff with strong and efficient teamwork

Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy

Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledgeSeeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications

Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions

Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 24 years of successful company operation and 40+ years of group owner´s motorsport activity

High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA, ranging from disruptive start-ups to world top 5 OEMs

Extensive applied research activity (often in close collaboration with universities/research institutes)

Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies in a demanding environment with challenging projects?

Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together at a world-class facility near Vienna.

Checkout some of our non-confidential activities here:

Facebook page: @stard.austria

Instagram: stard.austria

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDH8xGSNVFuIbfeXY2bKag

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stard-austria

Job Description Senior Structural FEA Simulation Engineer, Metallics & Composites Selection of associated activities include:

Developing and preparing FEA models (1D and 3D) for composite and metallic structures using Altair Hypermesh (within Altair Workbench).

Define load cases based on internal and external requirements, in close collaboration with the mechanical engineering team

Executing structural computations using Altair OptiStruct.

Post-process and analyze results based using HyperView / Hypergraph and in-house tools

Interpretation of results including calculation of safety factors

Documentation and interpretation of results accessible for relevant team members

Provide recommendations to improve the design

Optimize components to meet specific target (i.e. stiffness, weight, etc.)

Apply topology optimization approaches where applicable

Use analytical and hand calculation approaches where applicable

Sizing and specifying of fasteners

Profound knowledge of metallic and composite materials

Profound knowledge of various material and manufacturing technologies and their impact on structural integrity of components

Advantageous: Preparing models in CATIA V5

Advantageous: Analysis of simple models in CATIA V5

Profile

Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or similar qualification with specialization in structural analysis

Profound knowledge of composite and metallic materials

Relevant experience as structural engineer is required

Experience in the motorsport automotive industry is advantageous

Excellent knowledge of structural analysis is required

Expert knowledge of using the Altair Workbench suite, including Hypermesh, OptiStruct, HyperView, and Hypergraph is advantageous

Self-organized and proactive problem-solving approach

Ability to prioritize workload and tasks to deliver required results in time

Proficiency with standard office suite tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)

Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high-performance development & motorsport

Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills

Target oriented approach & ability to work independently

Terms of Employment - Long-term

full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna

- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option

(Company owned modern Apartments available) possible

- Role and business appropriate competitive salary

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