CAE Intern
Troy, MI
Description
Who we are:
EDAG Inc. is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. We are the experts in the all-round development of complete vehicles and smart factories. Our interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitalization means that we have the crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.
Development with passion. That’s us.
With an interdisciplinary team of around 9,000 experts, EDAG develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world’s leading automotive and non-automotive companies.
This is how you will grow:
- Building finite element (FE) models of automotive structures from CAD data, and validate against physical data
- Perform structural evaluations in the fields of NVH, crash/safety, durability, CFD, vehicle dynamics and prepare engineering reports and presentations
- Perform structural assessments to improve design performance such as alternative materials and manufacturing processes.
- Implementing efficient processes to speed up project workflow using AI tools and scripting languages.
- Gain knowledge of computational analysis codes such as MSC Nastran/Adams, LSC LS-DYNA, Abaqus; along with pre-post tools such as Beta CAE‘s ANSA/Meta Post, Altair‘s Hyper works, Oasys Suite, and Animator.
- Introduction to linear, non-linear optimization, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO); using tools such as HEEDS, Genesis, Opti struct and LS-OPT.
- Support project planning, coordination, and tracking activities, including documentation, meeting preparation, status reporting, and communication with internal engineering teams.
Requirements
This is how you will take us forward:
- Junior or Senior year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering program Preferred
- Familiarity of Finite Element Analysis course work or Previous internship (desired but not required)
- SAE/Formula project experience Preferred
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
- Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team