Honda Motors

CAE MODSIM Principal Engineer

Honda Motors$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Raymond, OH
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in mechanical engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in CAE software like Simulia's MODSIM, Abaqus, Optistruct, and Ansa
  • Experience in developing new CAE models/methods and their verification/validation
  • Strong ability to simplify and present complex concepts
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to develop and validate new CAE methods for product verification
  • Evaluate quality metrics for modeling and analysis
  • Set plans for the technical direction of CAE methods development
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure CAE accuracy
  • Document CAE model registration for verification purposes

Benefits

  • Manager Lease Car Program covering car, maintenance, and insurance
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • 401K plan with company match and additional contributions
  • Relocation assistance when eligible
  • Education reimbursement for continued learning
  • Lifestyle and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs
  • Comprehensive wellbeing and community engagement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Purpose:

As a Principal CAE Engineer in the Advanced CAE Department, you will be responsible to lead a project or team for CAE model and method creation related to structural based CAE for strength and reliability. Proficient use and understanding of CAE methods contributes to improved optimization, speed, and efficiency of our products and development processes.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead and provide technical guidance for a team(s) or project(s) to develop and validate new CAE methods for both specification setting and product verification.
  • Develops and evaluates metrics for quality of modeling and analysis.
  • Assist in setting the plan for the technical direction of CAE methods development
  • Collaborate with principal test and principal design engineers to ensure CAE models are achieving accuracy targets.
  • Collaborate with other principal engineers to ensure the CAE methods are meeting the requirements for application to development projects.
  • Create documentation for the registration of CAE Models as a verified tool for specification setting and product verification.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

  • BS in mechanical engineering. Advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of experience based on education
  • Expertise with software such as Simulia's MODSIM, Abaqus, Optistruct, and Ansa. Also expertise with programming language software such as Matlab, Python, and Excel VBA.
  • Expertise with creation of new CAE Models/Methods and performing verification and validation.
  • Ability to present complex concepts as simple summaries
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


Working Conditions:

  • Work is primarily conducted at an office desk. Some time is spent at test facilities for collaboration.
  • Hybrid (office/home) work is available.
  • Travel and overtime are occasionally required.


What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
  • Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ

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