CAE Engineer: Durability & Vibration Specialist

Optimal

Plymouth Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Optimal in Michigan is seeking a CAE Engineer to strengthen durability, vibration, and structural analyses. You will collaborate with design and test teams to validate performance and drive continuous process improvements, using leading CAE tools and expanding into automation.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of Abaqus, Nastran, and nCode, with opportunities to grow into CFD, vehicle dynamics, and EV electromagnetics, while contributing to weight optimization for bus floor plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience with CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and nCode.
Familiarity with meshers HyperMesh or ANSA.

Responsibilities

Perform durability and vibration analysis using Abaqus, Nastran, and nCode.
Coordinate and/or conduct testing for load data collection and design validation.
Collaborate with meshing teams and perform basic meshing using HyperMesh or ANSA.
Prepare and present detailed CAE analysis reports.
Provide actionable feedback to design and engineering teams to improve product performance.
Conduct weight calculations for bus floor plans to support sales and engineering decisions.