CAE Engineer - Fatigue

Gokenamericallc; Macon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken is seeking a CAE engineer to support durability and fatigue analysis for suspension components. You will use Hypermesh/Ansa for preprocessing, perform Abaqus simulations, and report countermeasures using Hyperworks. The role requires correlating analyses with test results and frequent client-site travel.

Bachelor’s in Engineering is required with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ year. Knowledge of CAE tools and related specialties is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 3–5 years of experience or Master’s degree with 1+ year experience.
• Specialties preferred: Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience with CAE tools Hypermesh and Abaqus is required; nCode or FEMFAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CAE development for durability and fatigue analysis of suspension components.
• Preprocess with Hypermesh and Ansa; run dynamic/static, linear/nonlinear analyses in Abaqus.
• Interpret data, report countermeasures using Hyperworks for post processing.
• Correlate analyses with real-world test results; communicate milestones and issues; travel to client sites.

Skills

Durability and fatigue analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Hypermesh

Abaqus

Hyperworks

Ansa

nCode

FEMFAT

Excel

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

This role will support CAE development activities for durability/fatigue analysis of Suspension components

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Hypermesh and Ansa for preprocessing tasks and meshing.
• Responsible for dynamic and/or static, linear and/or nonlinear analysis utilizing CAE tool (Abaqus)
• Interpret data, develop, and report countermeasures using Hyperworks for post processing.
• Must be able to optimize and correlate analyses with real world test results.
• Communicates effectively within the group about milestones and issues, and outside the group to accomplish goals.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
• Utilizes Excel to create and update project schedules.
• Travel to client site required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-5 years relevant exp. or Master’s degree in Engineering and 1+ years relevant experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing
• Experience with CAE tools Hypermesh and Abaqus is required
• Experience with nCode or FEMFAT is required
• Experience with or strong knowledge of durability and fatigue analysis is required

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.