Brian Edwards Email & Phone Number

New Hudson, Mi

Modeling and Simulation design, programming, analysis and support, using LTS, Adams, CarSim, etc. Finite Element liaison for M&S group, generating flexible bodies, performing linear static analyses, etc. Software design and integration with existing and new in-house applications across work groups.

Greater Detroit Area

Multi-discipline work on systems-engineering software environment. * Meshing: Import and database representation of Nastran and Dyna datasets, and meshing support of low-fidelity objects as well as meta-objects like spotwelds and bolts. Shared responsibility for Meshing API implementation.* Finite-Element Solvers: Adaptor build-out and enhancements (Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, and some Dyna). General FE API support and quality control.* Multi-Body Dynamics: Key technical… Show more Multi-discipline work on systems-engineering software environment. * Meshing: Import and database representation of Nastran and Dyna datasets, and meshing support of low-fidelity objects as well as meta-objects like spotwelds and bolts. Shared responsibility for Meshing API implementation.* Finite-Element Solvers: Adaptor build-out and enhancements (Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, and some Dyna). General FE API support and quality control.* Multi-Body Dynamics: Key technical resource for decision-making and implementation of MBD workspace and ADAMS adaptor integration.* Generic/customizable APIs: Implemented front-end of generalized functionality allowing customer processes and executables to seamlessly integrate with standard CAD packages and CAE solvers. Provided turn-key solutions to customers integrating specific capabilities inside custom deliverables.* Daily involvement in Agile processes, C++/xml programming, and active customer support. Show less

Developed Engineering software for next-generation multi-body dynamics software SimXpert/Motion, including product planning, integrated development, quality control, and support. Multiple programming languages (C++, python, xml, etc.) and multiple platforms (windows/linux/unix). Application Interface design and implementation, scripting API's, shell-based interaction, solver integration. Experience with CAD and engineering domain integration (structural, etc.) in core MBD modeling objects.

Developed advanced automotive virtual prototyping software, ADAMS/Car. Implemented first port of ADAMS/Car to windows, and later on linux, operating systems from original unix platforms. Principle developer for database storage and model assembly functionality. Architected Adams/Car evolution to becoming platform for vertical product development (Engine, Driveline, etc.), including plugin functionality and code restructuring. Quality control and solver integration strengths. Assisted in… Show more Developed advanced automotive virtual prototyping software, ADAMS/Car. Implemented first port of ADAMS/Car to windows, and later on linux, operating systems from original unix platforms. Principle developer for database storage and model assembly functionality. Architected Adams/Car evolution to becoming platform for vertical product development (Engine, Driveline, etc.), including plugin functionality and code restructuring. Quality control and solver integration strengths. Assisted in transition from Fortran to C to C++, and introducing xml/python integration in code base. Show less

Masters, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME Thesis on Compliant Mechanisms, titled "Functionally Binary Pinned-Pinned Segments", Teaching Assistant.

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME Minors in Math and French, Teaching Assistant for Computer Programming in Engineering course