CAE Engineer I – Multi-Physics & FEA for Tools (Hybrid)

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a CAE Engineer I to join our Towson CAE team.

This hybrid position requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week and offers collaboration with cross-functional teams using advanced simulation tools. You will analyze durability and performance of power tool products, translate design requirements into simulation projects, and verify results with theory and test data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
• Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate product design requirements into simulation project specs, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, material damage, fatigue life prediction, fluid structure interaction, design optimization, co-simulation, and multi-physics simulation.
• Verify simulation results with theoretical methods and test data.
• Analyze simulation results to inform sound design and business decisions in complex technical situations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product development solutions.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

Skills

FEA tools

Structural analysis

Python MATLAB

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

Hypermesh

3D CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a CAE Engineer I to join our Towson CAE team.

This hybrid position requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week and offers collaboration with cross-functional teams using advanced simulation tools. You will analyze durability and performance of power tool products, translate design requirements into simulation projects, and verify results with theory and test data.