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Job Posting Title

Senior CAE Engineer, eMachine and Power Electronics

Job Description Summary

The eMachine and Power Electrionics CAE engineer will be responsible for analytical and numerical analysis of automotive electric motors and inverters. The analysis responsibilities include electromagnetic analysis, thermal analysis, mechanical analysis, and multidisciplinary optimization of the devices to ensure that the product meets customer specifications and internal requirements.

Job Description

• CAE expert focused on traction motors and power electronics design and development.
• Lead & coordinate CAE execution of electric machine and power electronics designs for Hybrid & Electric Vehicle programs
• Establish state-of-the-art simulation methods and tools to develop efficient, power dense and cost-effective traction motors and power electronics
• Use simulation tools to analyze and optimize the traction motor design for electro-magnetic performance given the package, NVH, Thermal and Structural constraints
• Create and maintain ADVP&Rs for multiple programs. Coordinate CAE activities within simulation groups and regions to deliver CAE results and program-level statuses to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with the Systems, Controls and Advanced Engineering teams to lead the simulation activities needed for the development of standard platform solutions
• Continuous improvement of test-analysis correlation to improve analysis fidelity 
• Document CAE methods and train other analysts in the department
• Enhance CAE procedures and tie them to other engineering and corporate processes working with other PE departments
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• MS in EE with seven years of automotive traction motor and power electronics CAE experience; Ph. D. preferred
• Demonstrable expertise in the design, development and analysis of automotive traction motors and power electronics
• Extensive understanding of the various traction motor and power electronics technologies used in the automotive industry
• Expertise in using Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Q3D, Twin-builder (or equivalent) tools
• Prepare training material and provide coaching and technical guidance to other analysts in the CAE department
• Deliver 95% ADV FTQ. Recommend efficiency improvement and hardware cost reduction ideas.
• Communicate analysis results to Managers and Directors; Ensure design meets targets, review and critique analysis results.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

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