CAE Engineer

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and parking accounts

People Perks program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an experienced CAE Engineer for a temporary assignment in Dearborn, MI. The role focuses on structural CAE analysis, NVH, durability, fatigue, and impact simulations to support advanced automotive product development.

You will build and validate FE models, perform DOE studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system-level issues while striving to continuously improve CAE methods and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 3–5 years CAE experience in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
• Experience with closures systems, structural analysis, or finite element modeling.
• Proficiency with CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, HyperWorks, ANSA, OptiStruct, or similar.
• Knowledge of linear static and non-linear dynamic analysis methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Python, MATLAB, optimization software, or automotive product development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAE analysis and provide engineering solutions within program deadlines.
• Build, validate, and optimize finite element (FE) models.
• Conduct structural, NVH, durability, fatigue, and impact analyses.
• Support design validation and development of engineering countermeasures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Develop engineering reports, status updates, and recommendations.
• Execute DOE and optimization studies to identify design alternatives.
• Support continuous improvement of CAE methods, processes, and automation.

Skills

CAE analysis

Python

MATLAB

DOE design of experiments

communication

problem solving

automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Abaqus

Nastran

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

HyperWorks

ANSA

OptiStruct

Job description

CAE Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

Pay: $42.31+/hour

We're seeking an experienced CAE Engineer for a temporary assignment supporting advanced automotive product development. This role is ideal for engineers with experience in structural CAE analysis, NVH, durability, fatigue, and impact simulations who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CAE analysis and provide engineering solutions within program deadlines
• Build, validate, and optimize finite element (FE) models
• Conduct structural, NVH, durability, fatigue, and impact analyses
• Support design validation and development of engineering countermeasures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve system-level issues
• Develop engineering reports, status updates, and recommendations
• Execute DOE and optimization studies to identify design alternatives
• Support continuous improvement of CAE methods, processes, and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of CAE experience in automotive, aerospace, or related industries
• Experience with closures systems, structural analysis, or finite element modeling
• Proficiency with CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, HyperWorks, ANSA, OptiStruct, or similar
• Knowledge of linear static and non-linear dynamic analysis methods
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Python, MATLAB, optimization software, or automotive product development experience is a plus

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and parking accounts
• People Perks program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

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

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.