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Position Title: Engineer - Optical Simulation
Duration: Contract Hybrid - On site as & when, some weeks could be 5 days onsite.
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Support engineers and feature owners, to create virtual models of vehicles and lighting components for simulation.
Complete Analysis and reports of results and findings.
Prepare demonstrations to show how the lighting in and around the vehicle will behave.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Light Simulation Engineer part of the Light Simulation & Photometry Team EE/L, within Electrical Engineering Department
SCOPE OF JOB
Simulation Model Creation
Running and Analysing Simulations
Generation of Simulation Reports
Maintaining Materials library
Development of Simulation Techniques
Cross Functional Communication
Expanded description within Key Duties and responsibilities.
Responsibility for ensuring that local Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed in order to ensure own safety and the safety of others.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
The jobholder will be required to manage, perform and report on Light and optic Simulation on concept vehicle, lamp and display screens investigating ergonomic and human vision performance and comfort to customers.
Coordinating activities both internally within Bentley and liaising with suppliers as required.
High levels of communication must be maintained with all Bentley departments including All Engineering, Quality & IT etc.
The jobholder can make decisions on simulation process, methodology and prioritisation, however key decisions that can affect other areas and cost but must be confirmed via management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified to Degree level (minimum) in Physics or Engineering discipline with experience of optics and simulation.
The applicant will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in Automotive Light Simulation with knowledge and emphasis of Human vision and optics design.
An awareness of Virtual Reality and real time Simulation techniques would be a benefit
A proactive approach with a clear focus on working collaboratively with feature owners, suppliers and developing a good working relationship.
There may be some infrequent need to work / travel to mainland Europe.
EXPERIENCE
Excellent knowledge is required of
Catia v5,
Ansys Software's
Speos for Catia
Ansys Speos
AVX (awareness)
Siemens Teamcentre & Dassault Enovia PLM systems
MS Office (including scripting in Visual basic)
Optical Design,
Detailed Analysis of simulation results
Complete Vehicle component integration
Occupant (Human) Vision and visual Ergonomics,
Understanding of Ergonomics,
Good understanding of materials and behaviour with light
Capability to deliver simulations from 1st data, preparation, simulation launch, analysis, reporting and management presentation
Ability to work efficiently with suppliers (internal and external) and customers picking up packages of work and promptly and efficiently delivering results to customers
Ability to rapidly pick up Bentley simulation methods and reporting structures
Other requirements
Reading Technical Drawings.
Ability to write clear technical reports
Understanding of electrical circuit diagrams, behaviour and control of LEDs and system integration onto vehicles.
Data management and revision control
Appreciation of vehicle communication networks including CAN and LIN communication buses.
Working to quality standards and processes
Experience with Microsoft office programs including word, power point and excel
DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Simulation Requirements
Receipt and acknowledgement of Simulation request.
Verification of customer requirements and Measurement Specifications.
Management of customer requirements & Expectations and deadlines
Communication / information sharing & packaging reviews with Research and developments teams, including Electrical, Concepts, Styling & Design, Trim, and other major interfaces
Data preparation and Model Creation & Simulation Launch
Preparation and cleaning of 3D data.
Application of physically correct materials
Creation of sensors & implementation of design tables
Mesh adjustment
Launching Simulations and use of HPC
Use of active simulation for design
Data Analysis, Report & Demonstration Compilation
Detailed Analysis of Simulation Results, Including but not exhaustive
Occupant Vision and Visual Ergonomics
Lighting Concept strategy
Interior Lighting (Internal reflections, Sunlight effects, core functional lighting, Ambient lighting, stowage lighting, Displays HUD, Cube simulations)
Exterior Lighting (Front and rear lighting experience and performance. Impacts to customers and environment lit and unlit)
Lighting effects
Legal verification
Vehicle benchmarking
Root cause analysis of Errors and defects discovered
Implications or impact introduced by the system / components into interfacing systems i.e. Interior Trim or BiW must be identified with potential solutions
Identification of any packaging constraints & style hard points
Scripting & Macro Creation
Creation and Compilation of test summaries and of comprehensive & detailed test reports.
Support Feature owners, Suppliers, and internal customers with understanding measurement results and analysis.
Demonstration presentation of Simulation results
Maintenance and Customer support
Maintain material measurement library.
Maintain process documentation for simulation methods/techniques
Correlation of simulation results to real world situation
Support customers understanding of simulation methods and techniques
Responsibility for ensuring that local Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed in order to ensure own safety and the safety of others.Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
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