CAE Engineer

Advantage Technical; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k)

EAP

Commuter/Parking

People Perks

HSA

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a CAE Engineer focused on occupant safety to develop and validate CAE models for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, and interior components. You will apply LS-DYNA and nonlinear finite element analysis to optimize safety features and ensure design intent through production launch.

The role requires 2+ years in occupant safety CAE, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge of global passive safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in engineering mechanics and first-principles problem solving.
• 2+ years of occupant safety CAE experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate occupant CAE models for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, roof-strength, and low-speed impact conditions.
• Evaluate system-level occupant safety performance across crash configurations.
• Optimize airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior components.
• Collaborate with structural engineering, design, suppliers, and safety teams.
• Conduct DOE/DFSS optimization studies balancing performance, cost, and mass.
• Support design reviews, technical recommendations, model standards, and simulation quality.
• Deliver high-quality CAE models through Start of Production.

Skills

LS-DYNA

Finite Element Analysis

Crash Simulation

DOE

DFSS

Cross-functional Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strong foundation in engineering mechanics

Tools

LS-DYNA

Job description

Now Hiring: CAE Engineer - Occupant Safety

Location: Allen Park, MIPay Rate: $42.31/hourSchedule: Hybrid | 4 days per week onsite

Take your CAE expertise to the next level by helping develop next-generation vehicle safety systems and electric vehicle architectures. We're seeking an experienced CAE Engineer with a strong background in occupant safety, crash simulation, LS-DYNA, and finite element analysis.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

• Strong foundation in engineering mechanics and first-principles problem solving

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of occupant safety CAE experience

• 2+ years supporting safety systems from concept through production launch

• Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA, nonlinear finite element analysis, CAE correlation, DOE, and DFSS

• Knowledge of global passive safety regulations and requirements

• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills

Job Duties

• Develop and validate occupant CAE models for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, roof-strength, and low-speed impact conditions

• Evaluate system-level occupant safety performance across crash configurations

• Optimize airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior components

• Collaborate with structural engineering, design, suppliers, and safety teams

• Conduct DOE/DFSS optimization studies balancing performance, cost, and mass

• Support design reviews, technical recommendations, model standards, and simulation quality

• Deliver high-quality CAE models through Start of Production

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter/Parking Accounts

• People Perks

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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