Co-op: CAE Simulation Engineer (Fall 2025)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Who we are

The Cab Analysis group is a dynamic team of highly competent engineers who specialize in various disciplines. We are responsible for ensuring functional requirements are met for durability & reliability, crash safety, aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, NVH, and materials science for heavy duty trucks developed for North America. Our team, Cab Engineering, is a crucial part of the Vehicle Engineering function within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America. Cab Engineering North America has the responsibility for delivering Cab Projects, Cab Architecture solutions and Cab Features for the Mack Truck and Volvo Truck brands. We develop new and advanced cab solutions for our future trucks while continually adapting our current products to new and different market and customer demands. Working in an international environment is an exciting challenge which is placing more and higher demands on our employees.

We are looking for a talented and customer-focused engineer that can effectively communicate with other component stakeholders across the whole organization to ensure that the components and systems will meet the performance and life expectancy of the solutions necessary to exceed customer expectations.

What you will do

As a Co-op - CAE Structural Analysis, you will be primarily responsible for evaluating the strength and durability of various components and sub-systems of heavy duty trucks, and running complete vehicle simulations to ensure durability and fatigue requirements for North American products are met. You will work closely with various engineering teams to coordinate and lead complex simulation tasks and also interface directly with the testing group to develop confidence and improve correlation between analysis and physical verification to create accurate digital twin models. In addition, you will act as a technical leader in coordinating and driving design changes with various functional stakeholders. 
 

Responsibilities

•    Conduct CAE analysis of components, sub-systems, and complete vehicle simulations to optimize the strength and durability of components for Volvo and Mack Trucks
•    Introduce creative techniques and methodologies to create digital twin virtual models integrating virtual reality into our design and verification methods 
•    Perform validation studies comparing CAE results to experimental data and improve current methodologies and drive digital twin implementation
•    Work with engineering, testing, and project teams to plan, develop, and coordinate test plans, provide instrumentation roadmaps, and interpret test data to make design recommendations
•    Synthesize information from a variety of resources (simulation/test results, technical requirements, historical data etc.) and identify areas of improvement for various functional aspects of heavy duty trucks, and form actionable technical recommendations for stakeholders across the engineering organization
•    Champion quality and effectiveness of best practices, tools, and methods
•    Own the analysis until there is an acceptable outcome from all project stake-holders
•    Work cooperatively with cross-functional teams to translate and interpret durability, crash, and NVH feature demands into tangible design targets
•    Communicate results effectively to project and feature leaders across the organization 

Who are you

You are an ambitious Engineering student with an interest in new technology and sustainability. You seek to break new ground in advanced technologies. You are dedicated to meeting expectations of your internal and external customers and deliver projects on time, exceptional team player and also work well on your own when needed. You are capable of multitasking and enjoy being involved in multiple critical projects at any given time. You are motivated to learn the organization and find value in networking with cross-functional groups. The selected candidate will be expected to provide simulation support as a durability analyst in the vehicle engineering organization, innovate ways to utilize new technology to improve processes, lead with limited supervision, perform complex analyses, report results to relevant stakeholders, and recommend/drive design changes. In addition, the candidate will champion the improvement of our CAE methodology for increased accuracy and efficiency of durability models that will drive digital twin implementation. 

 

Competencies:

•    A strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately interpret results and come up with recommendations to meet project goals
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks using analytical and critical thinking skills
•    Ability to network with individuals and teams across various departments and sites, share information and resources as needed, and work towards achieving common group goals 
•    An effective communicator who can listen effectively, transmit information accurately, and actively seek feedback from other experienced engineers, project managers, etc.
•    Ability to deliver on commitments in a timely manner with high quality results
•    Able to perform a wide range of tasks, respond positively to changing timelines and/or project scope, and open to accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments 
•    Willing to experiment with new ideas and designs, and apply knowledge from past learnings in improving outcomes
•    Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate highly technical information to people of varying technical ability 
•    A strong desire and passion to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a highly technical organization
 

Required:

•    Must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related program at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies. 
•    Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.  
•    Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the semester. 

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.  

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

Housing assistance  

Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization  

Training and personal development  

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  11956