CAE Durability Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HTC Global Services is seeking a CAE Durability Engineer to lead structural and fatigue simulations, including road load analyses and modal transients. You will correlate virtual results with physical data, perform root-cause studies, and support design & release teams to resolve durability issues.

The role requires 10+ years in CAE, deep knowledge of fatigue principles, and expertise with HyperMesh, NASTRAN, Abaqus, and fatigue tools. This is a hybrid position based in Michigan, Dearborn area.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in CAE, with a preference for fatigue analysis.
• Knowledge of material science, fatigue principles including stress-life and strain-life, and structural mechanics.
• Knowledge of finite element methods.
• Expertise in linear and nonlinear implicit and explicit analyses.
• Experience with CAE durability and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with HyperMesh and CAD/meshing tools.
• Proficiency with ANSA, HyperMesh; FEA solvers NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus; Fatigue tools nCode, FeSafe, Fdynam; CAD Teamcenter, 3DX; Post-processing HyperWorks.

Responsabilidades

• Perform structural and fatigue simulations involving road loads.
• Perform modal transient analysis.
• Conduct root cause analyses to confirm design solution effectiveness against KPIs.
• Correlate virtual analysis results with physical data.
• Communicate analysis results with Design & Release teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fatigue tools.
• Support problem solving for quality and warranty issues and TVMs.
• Maintain awareness of issues across CAE groups and internal standards.
• Work on special CAE projects and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Fatigue analysis

Durability analysis

Structural mechanics

Materials science

Problem solving

Cross-team communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

ANSA

HyperMesh

NASTRAN

OptiStruct

Abaqus

nCode

FeSafe

Fdynam

Teamcenter

3DX

HyperWorks

Descripción del empleo

Overview / Summary Seeking a CAE Durability Engineer with experience in structural and fatigue analysis, finite element methods, and durability simulation. The role focuses on structural and fatigue simulations involving road loads, modal transient analysis, root cause analysis, correlation of virtual analysis results with physical data, and technical problem solving.

Job Description

CAE Durability Engineer

Overview / Summary

Seeking a CAE Durability Engineer with experience in structural and fatigue analysis, finite element methods, and durability simulation. The role focuses on structural and fatigue simulations involving road loads, modal transient analysis, root cause analysis, correlation of virtual analysis results with physical data, and technical problem solving.

This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural and fatigue simulations involving road loads.
• Perform modal transient analysis.
• Conduct detailed studies, including root cause analysis, to confirm the effectiveness of design solutions against key performance metrics.
• Carry out correlation activities to confirm confidence in virtual analysis results against physical data.
• Communicate analysis results effectively with Design & Release teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal and external fatigue tools.
• Support technical problem solving for significant quality and warranty issues and TVMs.
• Maintain awareness of issues and recurrence across AIMS, DURIS, Commodity Health Charts, Standards, Lessons Learned, and other CAE groups.
• Work on assigned special CAE projects and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in CAE, with a preference for fatigue analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of material science, fatigue principles, including stress-life and strain-life, and structural mechanics.
• Knowledge of finite element methods.
• Expertise in linear and nonlinear implicit and explicit analyses.
• Experience with CAE durability and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with HyperMesh and CAD/meshing tools.
• Proficiency with the following software:
• Pre-processing: ANSA, HyperMesh
• FEA Solvers: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus
• Fatigue Tools: nCode, FeSafe Verity, Fdynam
• CAD: Teamcenter, 3DX
• Post-processing: HyperWorks

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.