FEA Development Engineer Job at Continental

Continental Fairlawn, OH

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THE COMPANY

ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Fairlawn, OH location is seeking a FEA Development Engineer to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Support strategic planning and deployment of CAE modeling processes to accelerate product development.
Programming skills to develop robust solution templates, GUIs, and post process output results.
Translate actual problem to FEA model, perform what if studies, and select best solution.
Actively participate in global multi-disciplinary product development, process improvement & problem-solving teams.
Interpret FEA results and convert them to design suggestions that will guide product development teams.
Use FEA to investigate opportunities in reducing cost & limit required testing.
Ability to work with lab personnel on test development (Quasi-static and Dynamic).
Capable of using solid model software (e.g., SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor) for special test fixture development.
Work and follow up with machine shops on new test fixtures.
Correlate FEA model with field observations and/or lab results.
Documentation of analysis are expected in the form of detailed technical reports, presentations & management updates.
Some travel is required to maintain active contact with plant groups, suppliers & customers.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Immediate Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition & Employee Discounts
Annual Bonus
Employer 401(k) Match
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience and understanding in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Highly motivated and results driven individual.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers & management.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work effectively as a member of domestic or international teams.
Experienced in using Abaqus software (including CAE, Standard, & Explicit).
Trained in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
An understanding of product development process & quality systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics with FEA background.
Ansys FEA Software is a plus.
Excellent understanding of Finite Element Analysis, preferably in rubber industry.
Microsoft Excel Programming Experience.
MATLAB Programming Experience and/or Python Scripting Language.
Hyper elastic Material Test Results Interpretation.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Experience.

Our offer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Keyfacts
Job ID
REF25942Z
Field of work
Engineering
Location
Fairlawn
Leadership level
Leading Self
Job flexibility
Hybrid Job
Legal Entity
ContiTech USA, Inc.

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