CAE Durability Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC in Tustin, CA is seeking a CAE Durability Engineer to lead battery-system durability analyses using Optistruct, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META. You will focus on modal, random vibration, and shock responses to drive design improvements.

Responsibilities include developing PIF fixtures, interpreting results for design engineers, collecting material properties from suppliers, meshing, and establishing durability load-case procedures and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering with 7+ years, MS with 2+ years, or PhD.
• Experience with ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META for automotive dynamics.
• Strong solid mechanics, materials, and dynamics background.
• Ability to prepare formal reports on analysis results.

Responsibilities

• Lead durability analysis of battery systems using FE tools.
• Develop and tune PIF fixtures to match vehicle responses.
• Interpret results and propose design changes for optimization.
• Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers for properties and CAE data.
• Support meshing and connections per team needs.
• Contribute to durability load-case procedures and benchmarking.

Skills

ANSA

Abaqus

Hyperview/META

Finite Element Analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optistruct

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

CAE Durability Engineer

Tustin, United States | Posted on 07/10/2026

Responsibilities

• Heavy focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
• PIF fixture development and tuning to match vehicle response/damage
• PIF durability analysis of battery system using finite element tools such as Optistruct, ANSA, and Hyperview/META
• Interpret CAE results to design engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization
• Cooperate with design engineers and suppliers to collect pertinent material properties, connection information, and relevant CAE modeling for analysis
• Participate in meshing and connecting parts based on the necessities of the team
• Participate in developing analysis procedure for durability load cases and benchmarking

Requirements

• BS + 7 years, MS+ 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Experience in ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures
• Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics
• Experience of preparing formal reports summarizing analysis results
• Basic knowledge of material properties associated with automotive structures and battery systems (metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, electronics)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team work skill