Assignment Description

Our client in the automotive industry is currently seeking a Digital CAE Engineer.

The Design, CAE & Advanced Visualization Product team is responsible for providing engineers at their organization with specialized applications, efficient infrastructure, and high-performance computing (HPC) capacity, adapted to optimize and secure virtual analysis, virtual verification, design, and visualization.

As a CAE Engineer within Design & Visualization, you are responsible for all applications used in this area. This includes, but is not limited to, access & license management, software installation & configuration, end-user support & troubleshooting, all in connection to their Linux HPC environment. Some support is expected for applications running on Windows as well.

You will have direct contact with end-users and vendors (software/hardware).

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of Design applications and environments (mainly Linux)
• HPC operations, including support, maintenance, upgrades, etc.
• Participation in HPC capacity planning for the Design and Visualization area, connected to their future needs.
• Involvement in projects including software development, integration, implementation, and support.
• Some examples of tasks:
  • Design and development of Python-based software for automation and data streams.
  • Requirement specification for the purchase or development of niche software used by the Design department.
  • Support, maintenance, and operation of applications used by the Design department.
  • Configuration and installation of computer environments for these applications, locally (on-premises) or in cloud environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent
• Experience with CAE systems in the automotive industry, governance, and support of visualization applications.
• Experience with applications used in visualizations, such as Maya, V-ray, Nuke.
• Experience with LSF or other batch queue systems is a bonus.
• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Strong scripting skills
• Structured way of working and good documentation skills
• Self-driven and flexible
• Fluent in English

Desired Attributes:

• A ”nothing is impossible” attitude.
• Good cooperation and communication skills.
• Highly driven and result-focused.
• Works well in a team and enjoys sharing knowledge.