CAE Durability Engineer

LER TechForce, LLC.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Disability insurance

Job summary

LER TechForce, LLC. seeks a CAE Engineer Durability in Dearborn, MI to perform finite element studies and validate exterior vehicle structures. You will lead analysis of exterior components and document results for the engineering team.

The role requires FE model creation/modification, correlation with physical tests, and collaboration with Design, CAE, and Manufacturing to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Coursework in finite element methods is desirable.
• Strong independent and collaborative work skills.
• Ability to summarize technical work to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent self-learning and analytical abilities.
• Experience with CAE and FE simulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform FE-based studies to validate exterior vehicle structures.
• Lead design analysis and documentation of exterior system components.
• Create/modify FE models to predict structure performance.
• Develop analytical capabilities for better prediction and testing.
• Participate in meetings to share new procedures and simulations.
• Correlate CAE models with physical test results.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

HyperMesh

Abaqus

Nastran

ANSA/MetaPost

Job description

We are seeking a CAE Engineer Durability to support our client in Dearborn, MI.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Exterior Structural CAE Engineer GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION On a typical day, but not limited to, the CAE Structural Engineer performs finite element-based studies to virtually validate vehicle structure parts (component and sub-system level) supporting the Engineering team with design guidance and performance prediction.

• Leads the System Design Specification analysis, design development and results documentation of exterior systems components.
• Ability to create and modify finite element models that predicts vehicle structure performance by following the corporate requirements and procedures.
• Help to develop new analytical capabilities for a better prediction and physical tests.
• Participates in global forums and meetings to share technical information about new procedures and new ways of simulation.
• Coordination with other areas such as: Design and Release Engineers, CAE teams, Digital Innovation, Suppliers, Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing, to develop integral solutions using math virtual simulations.
• Produces and evaluates solutions to improve the quality and cost of the designs, based on specialized engineering knowledge.
• Interpret results from CAE and physical tests for the development of feasible counter-measures to meet systems and component level requirements.
• Correlate CAE models with physical tests.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Science Materials are desirable) or related disciplines with coursework in Finite Element Methods.
• Independent, self-motivated, goal oriented, highly organized and persistent. Able to work both independently and effectively with others.
• Ability to summarize and present technical work to cross-functional teams. Ability to balance theory with practical limitations.
• Excellent self-learning skills. Identify and execute work at a level of detail consistent with the need for accuracy, balanced with timeliness.
• Creative thinker, able to quickly assess problems and drive effective responses.
• Flexible, able to rapidly respond to new situations and to perform multiple tasks.
• Leadership; able to motivate, encourage, negotiate and gather consensus with colleagues having diverse motivations and departmental goals.
• Able to work remotely and in a global environment.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Preferred:

• Master's Degree.
• MS and Ph. D. degree preferred. DFSS Green Belt (or Equivalent certification in statistical and optimization tools and techniques).
• Hypermesh.
• CAD/Meshing tools.
• Good understanding of materials properties.
• Knowledge of FEA theory and Structural CAE, Durability and/or Fatigue CAE Analysis.
• Knowledge of both Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses, including impact FE analyses.
• Knowledge in meshing & postprocessing software like ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView and MetaPost. program is desirable.
• +5 year Experience with Abaqus, NCODE, Nastran and/or other commercially available FEA program for structural and fatigue analyses are desirable.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes and validation (preferably GPDS). Knowledge of welds and fatigue theory.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools / techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to devise, create, or adapt novel analysis methods.
• Evidence of technical excellence as indicated by technical presentations and reports.
• Familiarity with Team Center and Catia.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Programming skills, Python, Mathlab, C, CC++, or other.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects