Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Automotive Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in CAE durability analysis
Proficiency in ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran, and Metapost
Strong understanding of vehicle suspension systems and structural mechanics
Familiarity with nCode or DesignLife for fatigue analysis
Ability to interpret real-world and simulation data
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
Develop and execute CAE simulations to assess durability performance
Use ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran, and nCODE for modeling and analysis
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure solution feasibility
Perform root cause analysis of failures and propose corrective actions
Conduct post-processing of simulation data including damage calculations
Document and present findings to cross-functional teams
Coordinate with test engineers to correlate simulation results with physical data
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to work on full vehicle platforms
Access to advanced simulation tools and technologies
Engagement in innovative vehicle design and validation processes
Professional development opportunities in engineering and analysis
Full Job Description
The Vehicle Durability CAE Engineer is responsible for the design, simulation, and validation of vehicle components and systems to meet durability and structural performance targets. This role leverages finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-body dynamics (MBD) tools to predict and resolve durability issues across full vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute CAE simulations to assess durability performance of vehicle structures and components.
Use tools such as ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran and nCODE to model and analyze full vehicle systems.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure feasibility of proposed solutions and alignment with DSM (Durability Strength & Misuse) requirements.
Perform root cause analysis of failures observed during physical validation testing and propose corrective actions.
Conduct post-processing of simulation data including damage calculations, load histograms, and comparative assessments.
Document and present findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Maintain and update simulation models based on latest design iterations and test feedback.
Coordinate with test engineers to correlate simulation results with physical test data.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Automotive Engineering or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in CAE durability analysis.
Proficiency in ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran and Metapost.
Strong understanding of vehicle suspension systems, structural mechanics and fatigue theory.
Familiarity with nCode or DesignLife for fatigue analysis.
Ability to interpret real-world and simulation data to ensure model fidelity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering.
Experience with ADAMS for multi-body dynamics modeling is a plus.
About Stellantis
Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
