CAE Engineer

Gestamp; Auburn Hills (MI); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gestamp is seeking a CAE Engineer to lead virtual simulations for automotive chassis structures. The role emphasizes developing, validating, and interpreting FE models using industry-standard tools to optimize performance while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and OEM teams to deliver lightweight, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions. The position requires strong analytical thinking and communication throughout the product

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of automotive CAE experience, preferably with OEM exposure.
• Experience with CAE solvers: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, nCode DesignLife/FEMFAT, and Abaqus.
• Familiarity with preprocessing/postprocessing tools: HyperMesh/ANSA, HyperView/META, HyperCrash.
• Proficiency in LS-OPT, HyperStudy, and related optimization tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, build, validate, and maintain FE models for chassis products.
• Perform linear, nonlinear, NVH, durability, and life-prediction simulations.
• Evaluate performance against OEM specs and internal standards.
• Conduct correlation/validation with physical test results where applicable.
• Lead technical reviews and prepare reports on models, methodologies, and results.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

NASTRAN

OptiStruct

Abaqus

nCode DesignLife/FEMFAT

HyperMesh

ANSA

HyperView

META

HyperCrash

LS-OPT

OptiStruct

HyperStudy

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The CAE Engineer is responsible for the development, execution, and interpretation of virtual engineering simulations supporting automotive product development programs. This primary role performs structural, NVH, and fatigue analyses to evaluate and optimize automotive chassis structures. Evaluation of crash simulations is an added advantage.

The position collaborates closely with Product Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Program Managers, and OEM customers to develop innovative, lightweight, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions that meet performance, safety, quality, regulatory, and timing requirements. The CAE Engineer provides analytical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development through production release.

Main Functions:

Develop, build, validate, debug, and maintain finite element models for automotive components, assemblies, and vehicle structures, especially for automotive chassis products.

Perform linear and nonlinear, NVH, durability, optimization, and life prediction simulations using various industry-standard tools such as Nastran, OptiStruct, Abaqus, and nCode.

Evaluate product performance against OEM specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering standards.

Conduct correlation and validation activities using physical test results where applicable.

Participate in design reviews, program reviews, and customer technical discussions.

Prepare technical reports and lead technical reviews related to simulation models, methodologies, and performance assessments.

Possess a good understanding of steel and aluminum material grades specific to chassis products.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required; Master's Degree preferred.

5-7 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry. Experience working directly with OEMs is preferred.

CAE Solvers: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, nCode DesignLife/FEMFAT, and Abaqus.

Pre/Post Processing & Meshing: HyperMesh/ANSA, HyperView/META, HyperCrash.

Optimization: LS-OPT, OptiStruct, and HyperStudy.

Productivity Software: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.