CAE Durability Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a seasoned CAE Durability Engineer to lead finite element simulations for vehicle durability and structural performance. You will develop high-quality FE meshes, run nonlinear analyses with Abaqus, and collaborate with design, testing, and validation teams to drive robust vehicle systems.

The role requires 6+ years of CAE experience in automotive or related industries, proficiency in ANSA, HyperWorks, META, and nCode, and a strong ownership mindset to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 6+ years of CAE experience in automotive or related industries required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with ANSA, META, HyperWorks, Abaqus, or similar CAE software.
• Strong finite element modeling and meshing experience.
• Experience performing nonlinear finite element analysis using Abaqus.
• Experience performing fatigue and durability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Construct high-quality finite element meshes and models for body, chassis, and vehicle subsystems.
• Develop complex vehicle-level CAE models supporting durability and structural performance evaluations.
• Perform nonlinear finite element analyses using Abaqus to evaluate component and system durability.
• Perform fatigue life evaluations using nCode post-processing tools.
• Lead research efforts focused on enhancing CAE durability methodologies.
• Investigate durability concerns and develop countermeasures with design teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Durability analysis

Fatigue analysis

Structural analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSA

HyperWorks

META

nCode

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineeringrequired.Minimum6+ years of CAE experience with strongexpertisein durability, fatigue, and structural analysis of automotive systems.
• Experience with Abaqus, ANSA, HyperWorks, META, and nCode is required.
• This role is responsible for developing and executing finite element simulations to evaluate vehicle durability and structural performance.
• The engineer will partner with design and validation teams to identify risks, recommend countermeasures, and support the development of robust vehicle systems.

KeyResponsibilities :

FE Model Development & Quality

• Construct high-quality finite element meshes and models for body, chassis, and vehicle subsystems
• Develop complex vehicle-level CAE models supporting durability and structural performance evaluations
• Ensure model quality, accuracy, and correlation with engineering requirements
• Utilize ANSA,HyperWorks, and other pre-processing tools for model construction and preparation

Durability & Structural Analysis

• Perform nonlinear finite element analyses using Abaqus to evaluatecomponentand system durability
• Conduct strength and fatigue assessments on structural vehicle systems
• Analyze simulation results andidentifypotential performance concerns
• Provide engineering recommendations to improvecomponentdurability and robustness

Fatigue Life Assessment

• Perform fatigue life evaluations usingnCodepost-processing tools
• Interpret fatigue and durability results to predict product life performance
• Identifycritical fatigue locations and potential failure risks
• Support engineering decision-making with data-driven durability assessments

Engineering Validation & Testing Support

• Support test validation activities to improve simulation accuracy and correlation
• Participate in investigations related to physical testing and durability requirements
• Compare test and CAE results to improve model quality and predictive capabilities
• Collaborate with validation teams to ensure alignment between simulation and testing objectives

Research & Method Development

• Lead research efforts focused on enhancing CAE durability methodologies
• Develop and implement improvements to existing simulation processes and workflows
• Investigate new tools, techniques, and best practices for durability analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across CAE processes and standards

Problem Resolution & Countermeasure Development

• Investigate durability concernsidentifiedthrough simulation activities
• Develop effective countermeasure plans to address structural performance issues
• Partner closely with design engineering teams to implement design improvements
• Support issue resolution throughout the product development cycle

Technical Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Prepare and deliver clear technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations
• Communicate simulation findings to engineering leadership and project teams
• Work closely with design, testing, and validation organizations
• Provide technical leadership and support for durability-related engineering activities

Profile :

• Strong analytical engineer with deep interest in vehicle durability and structural performance
• Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges using CAE methodologies
• Comfortable working on highly technical vehicle development programs
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive analysis activities
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause investigation capabilities
• Effective communicator capable of presenting complex technical findings to diverse audiences
• Collaborative team player who works well across engineering functions
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in advancing CAE methods and processes

MustHave :

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 6+ years of CAE analysis experience within automotive or related industries
• Minimum 4 years of experience with ANSA, META,HyperWorks, Abaqus, or similar CAE software
• Strong finite element modeling and meshing experience
• Experience conducting nonlinear finite element analysis using Abaqus
• Experience performing fatigue and durability assessments
• Working knowledge ofnCodefatigue post-processing tools
• Strong understanding of vehicle structures, body systems, and chassis components
• Experience creating and presenting technical reports and engineering recommendations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, testing, and validation teams

Good toHave :

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Vehicle durability development experience
• Test correlation and CAE validation experience
• Advanced fatigue and fracture mechanics knowledge
• Experience developing or improving CAE methodologies and best practices
• Exposure to full vehicle durability simulation activities
• Leadership experience supporting technical projects or research initiatives

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.