About this role
Please Note:
This position is on-site.
At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.
Simulation Engineer
The Simulation Engineer participates in the development of the company and contributes to the actions of progress and improvement with all the production units in close collaboration with the foundry engineering department.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
3-5 years related experience or training in simulation.
High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) experience required (engineering process, product or manufacturing)
Complete understanding of engines, transmissions, driveline components and systems.
Experience with CAD packages
Key Accountabilities:
- Uses numerical simulation software in accordance with the projects assigned. Simulation software MAGMAsoft (HPDC) and Flow3D.
- Uses computer tools to communicate the technical analysis and discuss with production sites and customers.
- Communication and exchange of information with internal and external customers.
- Support activities and interact with project teams for the product development by continuously updating the simulation models and databases. To perform calculations and analysis of the results obtained in the simulations.
- Support the design of Gating system by means of virtual simulations, location of overflows and vacuum system.
- To perform analysis of residual stresses and distortion of the part for the different stages of the casting process.
- To perform analysis of solidification and thermal analysis of the die for new product development.
- Participate in the definition of cooling/heating lines for the development of new product.
- To perform Pilot and R&D topics related to numerical simulations that can help to achieve group objectives.
- To perform validation activities of the simulation models.
- Documentation of documents related to the analysis performed and proposing solutions to the problems obtained.
- To keep updated in the scientific means to carry out research themes to ensure the advancement of research programs.
Why McLaren Engineering
· Comprehensive benefits package including an employee assistance program and health savings account
· 401(k) with competitive company match
· Continuous learning and development programs
· Paid holidays
· Site and companywide community outreach
· Quarterly health and wellness events
About Linamar and McLaren Engineering
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries and markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged employees.
McLaren Engineering, the engineered products division of Linamar Corporation, is a company focused on the design, development and testing of advanced automotive driveline & powertrain systems.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request
Other facts
About Linamar Corporation
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
What you'll do
- The Simulation Engineer uses numerical simulation software to support product development and improve production processes. They perform calculations, analyze results, and communicate findings with internal and external stakeholders.
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