CAE Engineer I: Hybrid FEA & Product Durability

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on tools

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a CAE Engineer I for our Towson Design Center, blending office and onsite work three days a week.

You will join the Towson CAE team to apply advanced simulation tools on power tool products, supporting development and delivering durable designs. We expect a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2–3 years of experience, strong FEA tool proficiency, and solid knowledge of material and fracture mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient with major FEA tools (ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, HyperMesh or equivalents).
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PLM systems.
• Ability to verify results with engineering principles.
• Understanding of mass production methods (die casting, injection molding, forging).
• Proven ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate design requirements into simulation project specs.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA (linear static, nonlinear static, transient dynamic, fatigue, etc.).
• Verify simulation results with theory and test data.
• Analyze results to inform design decisions and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize development solutions.
• Manage multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

FEA theory

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

HyperMesh

3D CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a CAE Engineer I for our Towson Design Center, blending office and onsite work three days a week.

You will join the Towson CAE team to apply advanced simulation tools on power tool products, supporting development and delivering durable designs. We expect a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2–3 years of experience, strong FEA tool proficiency, and solid knowledge of material and fracture mechanics.