Durability CAE Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions is looking for a Durability CAE Engineer based in Novi, Michigan. The role involves leading the structural durability sign-off for critical systems and overseeing dynamic simulations for vehicle components.

Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience in CAE correlation, mastery of simulation software like Abaqus and Nastran, and strong communication skills. Special consideration will be given to those with knowledge in Reduced Order Modeling and Neural Networks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation.
• Expertise in applying Reduced Order Modeling and Neural Networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems.
• Oversee dynamic simulations for assessing structural resilience.
• Drive the alignment between virtual models and test results.

Skills

Simulation Software Expertise

Material Science Knowledge

Data Processing

Communication & Presentation

Experience in CAE correlation

Tools

Abaqus

Nastran

nCode DesignLife

FEMFAT

Python

MATLAB

ANSA

HyperMesh

HyperView

Meta/Post

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Durability CAE Engineer

Novi, United States | Posted on 02/05/2026

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead thestructural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like bodystructures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays beforephysical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex,full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., groundstrikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structuralresilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment betweenvirtual simulation models and physical test results from proving groundsor lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principlesand simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from earlydevelopment through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subjectmatter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing newCAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage withdesign, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop designload targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehiclearchitectures.

Requirements

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAEtools such asAbaqus,Nastran and fatigue solverslikenCode DesignLifeor FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding offatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joiningmethods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processorsANSAorHyperMeshand Post-processors HyperView orMeta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languageslikePythonorMATLABfor automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability totranslate complex data into clear technical and executive presentationsfor leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience instructural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations

• Proficiency in applyingReduced OrderModeling (ROM)andNeural Networkstoaccelerate traditional CAE simulations.