CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn seeks a CAE Engineer to lead engine dynamics analyses and advance IPTSE methods. You will guide engine components and programs, supply dynamic loads and boundary conditions for CAE, and develop new CAE methodologies for concept to production stages.

Ideal candidates have a Master in Automotive Engineering and 2+ years’ hands-on engine design/analysis experience with AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, and Optistruct, plus strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with engine components/systems design and analysis
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, Optistruct, or similar FEA software
• 2+ years of direct experience with AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, or similar engine dynamics simulation tools
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to support both prototype and production program timelines
• Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to reliability, robustness, and optimization methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in advancing Ford’s ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies
• Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics
• Provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Programs teams
• Provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts
• Develop, validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept, prototype and production stages
• Collaborate with Components and Programs team engineers to resolve engine related issues
• Support IPTSE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets.

Skills

CAE Proficiency

Engine Design

Dynamic Loads Analysis

Boundary Conditions Analysis

Reliability Engineering

Optimization Methodologies

Education

Master Degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

AVL Excite

Valdyn

Hypermesh

Optistruct

MS Office

Job description

• Provide leadership in advancing Ford’s ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies
• Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics
• Provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Programs teams
• Provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts
• Develop, validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept, prototype and production stages
• Collaborate with Components and Programs team engineers to resolve engine related issues
• Support IPTSE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 2 + years of hands‑on experience with engine components/systems design and analysis
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, Optistruct, or similar FEA software
• 2+ years of direct experience with AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, or similar engine dynamics simulation tools
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issuesl>
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to support both prototype and production program timelines
• Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to reliability, robustness, and optimization methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and communication.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Internal Combustion Engine design and analysis, utilizing advanced CAE methodologies and tools to enhance engine performance and reliability. Collaborates effectively across teams to drive engineering solutions and achieve efficiency targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master Degree In Automotive Engineering
• 2+ Years Experience With Engine Components/Systems Design
• Proficiency In CAE Tools
• Experience With AVL Excite And Valdyn
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
• Engine Design
• Dynamic Loads Analysis
• Boundary Conditions Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• Optimization Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Internal Combustion Engine
• Propulsion Systems
• Thermal Systems Engineering
• Engine Durability
• NVH CAE

Tools & Technologies

• AVL Excite
• Valdyn
• Hypermesh
• Optistruct
• MS Office