Durability CAE Engineer – Transmissions & BEV Systems

Veridian Tech Solutions, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Tech Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced CAE Durability Engineers to support Transmission Driveline Engineering programs across conventional, hybrid, and BEV powertrains.

You will develop finite element models, correlate CAE results with test data, and deliver recommendations to improve durability and reduce warranty costs. You will collaborate with design, testing, materials, and manufacturing teams to plan hardware tests, validate models, and drive continuous improvement of CAE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in CAE durability analysis of transmission, driveline, axle, powertrain, or structural systems.
• Strong understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) principles, fatigue analysis, and durability assessment methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with HyperMesh, SimLab, Abaqus, FEMFAT, and industry-standard CAE tools.
• Experience in model build-up, meshing, boundary condition definition, load application, and result interpretation.
• Experience supporting design validation and CAE-to-test correlation activities.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean CAD geometry for CAE model development and analysis.
• Develop finite element models for transmission, driveline, axle, hybrid, and BEV components and systems.
• Perform durability and structural analyses following established CAE best practices.
• Interpret simulation results and provide engineering recommendations to improve product robustness and durability.
• Conduct analytical evaluations supporting new product development, quality improvements, warranty investigations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Correlate CAE predictions with laboratory and vehicle test data.
• Collaborate with design engineers, testing teams, materials engineers, metrology teams, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of hardware testing activities required for model validation and correlation.
• Analyze engineering data, identify trends, and support root cause investigations.
• Develop technical reports and present analysis findings to engineering leadership and program teams.
• Document modeling methodologies, assumptions, results, and lessons learned.
• Support continuous improvement of CAE processes, analytical methods, and best practices.

Skills

CAE durability analysis

Transmission

Driveline

Fatigue analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

SimLab

Abaqus

FEMFAT

PLM tools (Teamcenter/3DEXPERIENCE)

Job description

Veridian Tech Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced CAE Durability Engineers to support Transmission Driveline Engineering programs across conventional, hybrid, and BEV powertrains.

You will develop finite element models, correlate CAE results with test data, and deliver recommendations to improve durability and reduce warranty costs. You will collaborate with design, testing, materials, and manufacturing teams to plan hardware tests, validate models, and drive continuous improvement of CAE