Senior CAE Structural Engineer - Automotive Lighting

Company Description

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution! OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of complementary business groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OP’nSoft.  

With economic revenue of 11.6 billion euros in 2024 and a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility. 

Contract :

• Permanent contract
• Lighting-Exteriors

Profile :

• BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong background in automotive lighting systems, Structural management, and product development
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in thermal design and simulation, specifically using ANSA, NX. Nastran and LS-dyna
• Perform structural simulations of automotive lighting components and assemblies under static, dynamic vibration, and impact loading.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting
• Use ANSA for meshing and pre-processing of complex geometries
• Conduct linear static, modal, and frequency response analyses in NX Nastran to evaluate strength, stiffness, and resonance.
• Simulate non-linear analyses such as drop, impact, crash, and thermal-stress interactions using LS-DYNA or NX, Nastran based on need.
• Correlate simulation models with physical test results (e.g., Static, vibration, impact testing).
• Prepare clear documentation of simulation setup, methodology, results, and recommandations.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and regulatory requirements for mechanical performance and durability.
• Participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews of lighting systems.
• Support validation activities including setting up test plans, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Document technical findings and present results to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, testing, manufacturing, and quality.
• Analyze simulation results and propose design modifications to meet performance, durability, and safety standards.
• Develop and validate models through experimental testing and correlation.
• Perform Structural analysis of automotive lighting systems using ANSA, NX. Nastran and LS-dyna
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on advanced technologies in automotive lighting.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
•  Career growth and training opportunities