Sr. Staff Structural Simulation Engineer - 20287

ROLEStructural simulation, design, and validation
OVERVIEWThe Mechanical Engineering COE within Smart Hardware is responsible for R&D of hardware platform technologies in autonomous driving, digital cockpit, and digital networking. The team innovates around project pain-points across global NIO products, explores cutting-edge technologies within and beyond automotive industry, and develops prototypes/architectures/processes/standards to push product boundaries. You will collaborate with other NIOers around the world (US, CN, UK, DE, etc.) to develop hardware that delights the user. 

Responsibilities

• Structural simulation of electrical, mechanical, and optical systems
• Stress-strain analysis, with a focus on PCBA, BGA, and optical elements
• Static & dynamic load-deflection analysis
• Modal analysis
• Lifetime reliability analysis, e.g. solder fatigue
• Some CAD modeling to iterate design with simulation
• Collaborate with simulation teams in Vehicle Engineering to align simulations up to the vehicle-level
• Design and execution of empirical experiments to validate simulation models
• Strain gauge
• Force-deflection tester
• Vibe & shock tables
• Accelerometer
• Serve as the structures lead during architecture and design phase of projects
• Participate in defining DVP&R and recommend design improvements based on testing results

General Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field, with a specialty in structural simulation
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics fundamentals
• Mechanical engineering fundamentals (solid mechanics, kinematics, GD&T, etc...)
• Design and 3D modeling skills (CATIA V5/6 preferred)
• Self-motivated and organized, can quickly solve difficult design problems and has a passion for innovation
• Excellent prioritization, cross-functional teamwork, written and verbal communication

Role Specific Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in structural simulation – experience with ANSYS suite preferred
• Background in electronics design and validation
• Background in optical systems design and validation
• Understanding of electrical engineering considerations such as – chassis grounding, EMI shielding, PCB fabrication, SMT reflow soldering, board layout, etc.

About NIO    NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive and convenient power solutions, innovative Battery as a Service (BaaS) program, and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater flagship premium electric SUV, in China in June 2018, and its variant, the 6-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018 and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO officially launched the EC6, a 5-seater premium electric coupe SUV, in December 2019 and began deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020.
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