CAE Durability Engineer

OSI Engineering; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering is seeking a CAE Durability Engineer for a project-based role in Columbus, OH, with 80% onsite and 20% remote work. You will lead durability simulations for body and closure systems, building FE models and performing non-linear Abaqus analyses to assess strength and fatigue.

You will coordinate with international teams and deliver technical reports. The role requires 3+ years of CAE experience, a Mechanical/Aerospace degree, and hands-on ANSA/Abaqus expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAE experience in durability/strength analysis.
• Experience with FE modeling and non-linear simulations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day strength and durability simulations for body and closure components.
• Develop high-quality FE models and meshes for body and chassis subsystems.
• Execute non-linear FE analysis using Abaqus for strength and fatigue evaluation.
• Conduct fatigue life analysis using nCode or equivalent tools.
• Analyze results to identify failure modes and performance gaps.
• Collaborate with design and test teams to implement countermeasures.
• Coordinate with offshore teams to support project execution.
• Prepare clear technical reports and present findings.

Skills

CAE durability

FE analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSA

Abaqus

META

HyperWorks

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH (near Raymond, OH) - 80% onsite / 20% remote

Duration:

Through March 31, 2027 (with potential extension)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated CAE Durability Engineer to support strength and durability simulations for body and closure systems. This role will focus on full vehicle and subsystem-level analysis, working closely with design, testing, and offshore teams to ensure performance targets are achieved.

This is a project-based position requiring a hands-on engineer who can quickly contribute to ongoing programs and deliver high-quality CAE results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day strength and durability simulations for body and closure components
• Develop high-quality finite element (FE) models and meshes for body and chassis subsystems
• Execute non-linear FE analysis using Abaqus for strength and fatigue evaluation
• Conduct fatigue life analysis (e.g., nCode or equivalent tools)
• Analyze simulation results and identify failure modes and performance gaps
• Collaborate with design and test teams to develop and implement countermeasures
• Coordinate with offshore teams to support project execution
• Prepare and deliver clear technical reports and presentations of findings
• Support test validation activities and correlate CAE results with physical testing
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CAE methodologies and processes

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of CAE experience (flexible to ~3+ years with strong tool expertise)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong hands-on experience with ANSA (pre-processing)
• Strong hands-on experience with Abaqus (solver)
• Experience in vehicle durability, strength analysis, and FE modeling
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with META and HyperWorks
• Background in automotive industry or Tier 1 suppliers
• Experience with sheet metal, body-in-white, or closure systems
• Familiarity with fatigue post-processing tools (e.g., nCode)