CAE Durability Engineer

ALTEN

• $85K — $110K *
Raymond, OH 43067In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required
  • 6+ years of CAE analysis experience needed
  • 4+ years of experience with ANSA, META, HyperWorks, Abaqus, or similar software
  • Strong finite element modeling and meshing skills
  • Hands-on experience conducting nonlinear finite element analysis
  • Proficient in fatigue and durability assessments
  • Working knowledge of nCode fatigue post-processing tools
  • Solid understanding of vehicle structures and components

Responsibilities

  • Construct high-quality finite element models for vehicle systems
  • Develop complex vehicle-level CAE models for structural evaluations
  • Perform nonlinear finite element analyses using Abaqus for durability assessment
  • Conduct strength and fatigue analyses on structural systems
  • Utilize nCode for fatigue life evaluations and predict product performance
  • Support test validation for model accuracy and correlation
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment between simulation and testing
  • Lead research to improve CAE durability methodologies and processes

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology and engineering challenges
  • Contributions to impactful automotive projects enhancing vehicle safety
  • Exposure to innovative CAE methodologies and best practices
Full Job Description
Overview :
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering required. Minimum 6+ years of CAE experience with strong expertise in durability, fatigue, and structural analysis of automotive systems.
  • Experience with Abaqus, ANSA, HyperWorks, META, and nCode is required.
  • This role is responsible for developing and executing finite element simulations to evaluate vehicle durability and structural performance.
  • The engineer will partner with design and validation teams to identify risks, recommend countermeasures, and support the development of robust vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities :
FE Model Development & Quality
  • Construct high-quality finite element meshes and models for body, chassis, and vehicle subsystems
  • Develop complex vehicle-level CAE models supporting durability and structural performance evaluations
  • Ensure model quality, accuracy, and correlation with engineering requirements
  • Utilize ANSA, HyperWorks, and other pre-processing tools for model construction and preparation

Durability & Structural Analysis
  • Perform nonlinear finite element analyses using Abaqus to evaluate component and system durability
  • Conduct strength and fatigue assessments on structural vehicle systems
  • Analyze simulation results and identify potential performance concerns
  • Provide engineering recommendations to improve component durability and robustness

Fatigue Life Assessment
  • Perform fatigue life evaluations using nCode post-processing tools
  • Interpret fatigue and durability results to predict product life performance
  • Identify critical fatigue locations and potential failure risks
  • Support engineering decision-making with data-driven durability assessments

Engineering Validation & Testing Support
  • Support test validation activities to improve simulation accuracy and correlation
  • Participate in investigations related to physical testing and durability requirements
  • Compare test and CAE results to improve model quality and predictive capabilities
  • Collaborate with validation teams to ensure alignment between simulation and testing objectives

Research & Method Development
  • Lead research efforts focused on enhancing CAE durability methodologies
  • Develop and implement improvements to existing simulation processes and workflows
  • Investigate new tools, techniques, and best practices for durability analysis
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across CAE processes and standards

Problem Resolution & Countermeasure Development
  • Investigate durability concerns identified through simulation activities
  • Develop effective countermeasure plans to address structural performance issues
  • Partner closely with design engineering teams to implement design improvements
  • Support issue resolution throughout the product development cycle

Technical Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Prepare and deliver clear technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations
  • Communicate simulation findings to engineering leadership and project teams
  • Work closely with design, testing, and validation organizations
  • Provide technical leadership and support for durability-related engineering activities

Profile :
  • Strong analytical engineer with deep interest in vehicle durability and structural performance
  • Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges using CAE methodologies
  • Comfortable working on highly technical vehicle development programs
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive analysis activities
  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause investigation capabilities
  • Effective communicator capable of presenting complex technical findings to diverse audiences
  • Collaborative team player who works well across engineering functions
  • Continuous improvement mindset with interest in advancing CAE methods and processes

Must Have :
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
  • 6+ years of CAE analysis experience within automotive or related industries
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with ANSA, META, HyperWorks, Abaqus, or similar CAE software
  • Strong finite element modeling and meshing experience
  • Experience conducting nonlinear finite element analysis using Abaqus
  • Experience performing fatigue and durability assessments
  • Working knowledge of nCode fatigue post-processing tools
  • Strong understanding of vehicle structures, body systems, and chassis components
  • Experience creating and presenting technical reports and engineering recommendations
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with design, testing, and validation teams

Good to Have :
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
  • Vehicle durability development experience
  • Test correlation and CAE validation experience
  • Advanced fatigue and fracture mechanics knowledge
  • Experience developing or improving CAE methodologies and best practices
  • Exposure to full vehicle durability simulation activities
  • Leadership experience supporting technical projects or research initiatives
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