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eShocan

Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

Experience with Humanetics CAE dummy models * Deep understanding of North American safety standards and protocols including: * FMVSS 208 / 214 * US-NCAP * IIHS * Strong knowledge of occupant safety ...

FastTek

Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

Troy, MI

$99K - $136K/yr

Proficiency with the Humanetics CAE dummy model pre/post-processing * Excellent understanding of the automotive safety protocol landscape for North America (FMVSS-208/214, US-NCAP, IIHS) * Excellent ...

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What is the difference between Humanetics vs Human Factors Specialist?

AspectHumaneticsHuman Factors Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, biomechanics, or related fieldsBachelor's or higher in psychology, ergonomics, or human factors
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, testing facilities, manufacturing settingsDesign firms, research organizations, healthcare, and tech companies
Industry UsagePrimarily in safety testing, crash test dummies, and biomechanicsUsability testing, product design, safety analysis

Humanetics focuses on safety testing and biomechanics, often working with crash test dummies and physical testing environments. In contrast, Human Factors Specialists analyze how humans interact with systems and products to improve usability and safety. While both roles require understanding human behavior and safety standards, Humanetics is more technical and experimental, whereas Human Factors Specialists emphasize design and user experience.

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Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

eShocan

Troy, MI • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer
Position Overview
eShocan is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer to support the development and validation of occupant protection systems through advanced CAE simulations. This role focuses on virtual analysis, system integration, and performance optimization of restraint and interior safety components across various impact scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain occupant safety CAE models using LS-DYNA for frontal and side impact scenarios
  • Perform system-level analysis to evaluate occupant injury metrics across multiple crash configurations
  • Optimize performance of restraint and interior components including:
    • Airbags (frontal and side)
    • Seat belts
    • Seats (1st and 2nd row)
    • Steering column
    • Instrument panel and interior trim components
  • Collaborate with Design Release Engineers (DREs) and suppliers to ensure accurate CAE model correlation and integration
  • Ensure CAE models are updated with latest CAD data and aligned with physical test assumptions
  • Work cross-functionally with:
    • Safety structures teams (BIW performance alignment)
    • Interior and chassis teams for system-level optimization
    • Testing teams to align CAE models with physical validation results
  • Support occupant safety attribute delivery across all program phases through Start of Production (SOP)
  • Participate in test lab activities as required to validate CAE assumptions
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomechanics, or related field
  • 8-10 years of experience in occupant safety / crash CAE
  • Strong expertise in LS-DYNA and associated pre/post-processing tools such as:
    • ANSA / META
    • HyperWorks
    • LS-PrePost
    • Primer
  • Experience with Humanetics CAE dummy models
  • Deep understanding of North American safety standards and protocols including:
    • FMVSS 208 / 214
    • US-NCAP
    • IIHS
  • Strong knowledge of occupant safety system design and tuning, including:
    • Airbag systems (frontal and side)
    • Seatbelt systems
    • Seating systems and integration
    • Steering column behavior
    • Interior energy absorption components
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in full vehicle crash simulation and system-level optimization
  • Exposure to correlation between CAE and physical testing
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in automotive product development
eShocan Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective from day one)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with immediate accrual
  • Paid Holidays (as per client schedule)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participation
  • Bi-weekly payroll with direct deposit
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Work visa sponsorship support (as applicable)
  • Green Card sponsorship assistance (based on eligibility and tenure)

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