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NVH Research Engineer

 

Job Summary:

 

Our client in Akron, OH is looking for an NVH Research Engineer. This is a Direct Hire position.

Perform development and studies of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineering techniques in support of tire development programs with a priority on the North America Original Equipment (OE) automotive market and in collaboration with international associates.

Position is within the Virtual Technology Group which focuses on specialized and advanced technology including measurement  and simulation techniques to predict and assess tire performance on vehicles.

·       Support tire product development engineers and vehicle OE customers with tire performance investigations and analyses.

·       Implement existing company NVH tools and technologies and contribute to their capability advancement.

·       Perform modal and noise & vibration measurement in-lab and on-vehicle at proving grounds.

·       Perform simulations of tire noise and vibration performance.

·       Collaborate with company technical personnel as necessary.

·       Regularly document and communicate with deliverables in form of written reports and presentations

·       Experience with Linux and Windows desktop operating systems

·       Proficiency with MS/Office or similar document tools: word processor, presentations, and spreadsheets

·       Computer coding skills using general purpose software; Python, Matlab, etc.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.

Qualifications:

·       Master of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field with structural and rotating dynamics, and signal analysis concepts course work required; PhD strongly preferred

·       Minimum 5 years of recent, within last 3 years, relevant experience in tire or automotive industry required applying and developing NVH methods for tire performance investigations

·       Experience using commercial NVH data acquisition and analysis codes; Siemens/LMS Test.Lab required; experience with Head Acoustics preferred

·       Proficiency with the following measurement methods required:

·       Instrumentation (accelerometers, force cells, microphones, etc.)

·       Signal data acquisition, processing and analysis

·       Laboratory and in-situ (on-vehicle) vibration and noise measurement analysis methods

·       Experimental modal analysis (EMA) methods; impact and shaker excitation

·       Equipment maintenance and calibration

·       Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) techniques; linear, nonlinear, and dynamic substructuring

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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