AI-Driven CAE & Mechatronics Simulation Expert

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México seeks a senior CAE simulation expert to drive virtual validation across CAD/PLM/CAE workflows. Lead AI-driven analysis, develop reusable tools, and ensure data-driven design decisions for NVH, durability and weight targets.

You will use Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens platforms, Altair HyperWorks and MATLAB to build models, perform MDO studies, and advance automation pipelines for global rollout within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering (PhD a plus).
• 15+ years in CAE/FEA and simulation-driven design/testing in automotive or similar industry.
• Expertise with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens platforms, HyperWorks/Optistruct, LS-DYNA, ANSYS, MATLAB, ModeFRONTIER.
• Experience developing custom scripts/macros or proprietary simulation methods.
• Strong communication to bridge technical and cross-functional teams.
• IP or technical IP contributions are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Simulation Technical Authority: adopt AI and MDAO in simulation workflows.
• Advanced CAE/CFD Analysis: meet NVH, vehicle dynamics and durability KPIs.
• Proprietary Method Development: create data translation methods across data sets.
• Reusable Tools & Global Rollout: develop reusable scripts/macros for global deployment.
• Model Management & Traceability: manage model configurations and CAD/PLM/CAE connections.
• System Optimization & Trade Studies: run MDO and sensitivity analyses.
• Mechatronics Simulation Expertise: support Mechatronic team with validated data.
• Requirements Validation: verify system requirements with simulation data.
• Virtual Modelling & Communication: build virtual models and explain concepts.
• IP and Innovation: develop novel simulation methods with patent potential.

Skills

Simulation expertise

AI-driven analysis

Scripting & automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Siemens platforms

HyperWorks

OptiStruct

LS-DYNA

MATLAB

ModeFRONTIER

SimSolid

Abaqus

Tosca

ADAMS

Job description

Ford México seeks a senior CAE simulation expert to drive virtual validation across CAD/PLM/CAE workflows. Lead AI-driven analysis, develop reusable tools, and ensure data-driven design decisions for NVH, durability and weight targets.

You will use Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens platforms, Altair HyperWorks and MATLAB to build models, perform MDO studies, and advance automation pipelines for global rollout within the organization.