Advanced Safety CAE Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

17+ paid holidays

Vacation and parental leave

401(k) employer match

Company vehicle lease options

Family building benefits

Student loan refinancing

18 paid volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis seeks an Advanced Safety CAE Engineer in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This role is responsible for virtual safety development of structures and requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of crash safety simulation experience. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Finite Element Analysis and various CAE tools such as LS‑DYNA and ANSA. The position offers a full-time employment with extensive benefits, including medical coverage and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in crash safety simulation.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of Finite Element Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for virtual safety development of structure for projects.
• Propose and validate concepts during advanced product development.

Skills

Crash safety simulation

Finite Element Analysis

Problem-solving skills

Interpret complex simulation results

Automotive components knowledge

Global safety regulations familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Structural/Mechanical/Civil or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LS‑DYNA

ANSA

Metapost

Job description

Advanced Safety CAE Engineer

The Advanced Safety CAE Engineer is responsible for virtual safety development of structure for projects in the advanced phase. This role will require proposing and virtually validating concepts during the advanced phase to support product development.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in crash safety simulation
• Strong fundamental knowledge of Finite Element Analysis and structure development to meet crash requirements
• Create/modify full vehicle CAE models using ANSA, perform analysis using LS‑Dyna to assess and develop structure to meet regulatory and third‑party crash requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural/Mechanical/Civil or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex simulation results and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency in automotive components and vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with global safety regulations and consumer rating protocols.

Software

• LS‑DYNA, ANSA, Metapost

Employment Type

Full‑time

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 17+ paid holidays, including a shutdown from December 24th through New Years Day every year
• Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave
• Employer match on 401(k), Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
• Included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs
• Company vehicle lease options with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage for eligible employees and their immediate families, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Family building benefits, including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year