Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
Solid understanding of finite element analysis and structural mechanics.
Experience with commercial FEA tools like LS-DYNA, Nastran, or Abaqus.
Proficient in CAE preprocessing/postprocessing software such as HyperMesh.
Ability to assess FEA results and their correlation to real-world behavior.
Knowledge of automotive safety and performance metrics including crashworthiness and durability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Perform finite element analyses to assess crashworthiness and structural integrity.
Develop accurate finite element models for various engineering applications.
Identify design limitations from analysis results and recommend improvements.
Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams in product development.
Conduct testing for CAE validation and refine models based on test outcomes.
Collaborate with teams on material modeling and validation processes.
Document analysis procedures and results thoroughly.
Benefits
Excellent total compensation package
100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
Onsite medical clinic for employee convenience
Generous contributions towards 401K retirement plan
Wellness program focusing on total employee well-being
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: CAE Engineer Date: 2026
Reports to: CAE Manager
Duties / Responsibilities of this position:
Perform finite element analyses to evaluate products and material solutions for crashworthiness, structural performance, NVH, fatigue, durability, and other relevant structural-performance applications.
Develop appropriate finite element models, including geometry idealization, meshing, material definitions, connections, contacts, loads, constraints, and boundary conditions.
Evaluate CAE results, identify performance limitations and failure modes, and recommend design changes to improve product performance, mass, cost, manufacturability, and robustness.
Support development of new product concepts and customer opportunities by providing timely analytical insight to Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, customers, and suppliers.
Perform and support coupon, component, subsystem, and system-level CAE analysis and correlation as appropriate for assigned applications.
Apply appropriate material models and modeling techniques for polymers, composites, adhesives, metals, and other materials relevant to company products. Support material characterization and material-model validation in collaboration with senior CAE, R&D, and laboratory personnel.
Plan and support physical testing required for CAE validation and correlation. Compare analytical predictions with test results, identify sources of discrepancy, and refine models and assumptions as appropriate.
Verify model setup and results, including material definitions, boundary conditions, loads, connections, contacts, mesh quality, units, assumptions, and overall result validity. Participate in peer reviews of CAE work.
Document models, inputs, assumptions, results, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear and traceable manner in accordance with company data-management and engineering procedures.
Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to engineering, commercial, manufacturing, customer, and supplier stakeholders.
Support customer programs and technical activities at customer locations when required, professionally representing the company with customers and suppliers.
Develop and apply improved CAE methods, automation, optimization, and data-analysis techniques to improve simulation efficiency, accuracy, repeatability, and engineering decision-making.
Work effectively in cross-functional and global teams while independently managing assigned analyses, project commitments, and agreed timing.
Job Requirements: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Working knowledge of finite element analysis fundamentals, structural mechanics, and engineering problem solving.
Experience with one or more commercial FEA solvers such as LS-DYNA, OptiStruct, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent.
Experience with CAE preprocessing and postprocessing software such as Altair HyperWorks/HyperMesh, LS-PrePost, or equivalent.
Ability to interpret FEA results, assess model validity, and relate analytical predictions to physical product behavior.
Understanding of automotive crashworthiness, structural performance, NVH, fatigue, durability, and/or related CAE applications.
Effective written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Preferred
1-3 years of relevant automotive or related CAE/FEA experience. Exceptional candidates with relevant academic, internship, or co-op CAE experience may also be considered.
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience with nonlinear FEA and/or explicit dynamics; LS-DYNA experience is preferred for crash applications.
Experience with polymers, fiber-reinforced composites, adhesives, or multi-material structures.
Experience correlating analytical predictions to coupon, component, subsystem, or system-level physical tests.
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, pultrusion, stamping, or assembly/joining processes.
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), optimization, parametric analysis, or sensitivity studies.
Experience with Python, Tcl, or other scripting/automation tools for CAE preprocessing, postprocessing, data analysis, workflow automation, or optimization.
Core Competencies:
Performance Driven
Communication
Customer Centric
Passion/Values
Innovation
Safety/Sustainability
Collaboration
Leadership
Physical Demands Analysis:
Continuous sitting at desk
Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor
Occasional standing and walking
Rare lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
Rare climbing stairs, bending, and stooping
Occasional travel by car or plane.
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPEs required by customers
Inside Work - continuous
Hot/Cold - occasional
Humid/Dry - occasional
Dust/Vapor Fumes - occasional
Hazardous Machines - occasional
Moving Objects - occasional
Loud Noise - occasional
Environmental Conditions:
Never = Not Required/Never (0%)
Rare = Seldom/Rare (not daily (1-10%)
Occasional = Minor/Occasional (less than 3 hour)(11-33%)
