FEA and NVH Engineering Analyst

• Assemble various vehicle subsystems, from simple systems to body and suspension systems
• Assess mesh quality and the consistency of properties and connections, including rigid elements, bushings, and weld spots
• Generate acoustic cavities while respecting specified measurement points
• Integrate subsystems and build BIW, TBIW, and Full Vehicle models
• Perform structure–fluid coupling
• Integrate the body and powertrain
• Perform Modal FRF, dynamic stiffness, acoustic response, powertrain noise, road noise, and direct response analyses
• Use Nastran as the primary solver, including SOL101, SOL103, SOL108, and SOL111
• Identify global modes in BIW and TBIW models
• Interpret FRFs and transfer functions
• Evaluate sound pressure levels in Pa, dB, and dB(A)
• Analyze results under different conditions, particularly powertrain noise conditions such as WOT and IDLE
• Identify transfer paths (TPA)
• Propose structural improvements to reduce vibration and noise
• Perform CAE-to-test correlation
• Prepare and present reports
• Investigate the root cause of peaks

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or a related field)
• At least 3–5 years of CAE experience focused on NVH/Powertrain
• Experience with preprocessing tools such as ANSA (preferred) or HyperMesh
• Experience with post-processing tools such as META (preferred) or HyperView
• Experience with NVH simulations
• Ability to interpret results
• Analytical and organized profile with a strong problem-solving focus
• Advanced or fluent English
• Experience with other solvers (e.g., Abaqus or Nastran) is a plus
• Experience with CAE-to-physical-test correlation is a plus
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, TCL) is a plus
• Familiarity with HPC environments (cluster or cloud) is a plus
• Spanish is a plus

• Employees can work remotely
• Work arrangement (on-site, hybrid, or fully remote) to be agreed upon
• Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion