Engineer I, CAE

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD is seeking a CAE Engineer I to join the Towson CAE team. This hybrid role requires onsite work at our Towson Design Center three days per week.

You will apply advanced simulation tools to analyze and optimize the durability and performance of power tool products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive development. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, experience with major FEA tools, and a strong understanding of FEA theory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh).
• 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 engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate design requirements into simulation project specifications and methods.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools across linear static, nonlinear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, fatigue, and multi-physics simulations.
• Verify simulation results with theory and test data.
• Analyze results to inform design decisions in complex technical scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product development.
• Manage multiple projects with increasing complexity.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

Hypermesh

Job description

CAE Engineer I

This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week.

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER.

Position Overview

We are seeking a CAE Engineer to join our Towson CAE team. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize advanced simulation tools for analyzing and optimizing the durability and performance of our power tool products. Your expertise in CAE simulation technologies will be crucial in driving product development and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in areas including 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant work experience -or- 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.
• Understanding of mass production manufacturing methods, such as die casting, plastic injection molding, and forging.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and flexible to adjust project priorities based on current business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas.
• Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Skillsets

• Experience in applying FEA within the consumer products and/or power tool industries.
• Experience in structural FEA workflows using ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS DYNA, and/or standalone LS-DYNA.
• Experience in CFD workflows, such as: airflow, thermal, and particle simulation.
• Experience in MBD workflows, such as: mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: impact dynamics, advanced material modeling (metals/plastics/rubbers/etc), fatigue life prediction, noise & vibration prediction, wear phenomena modeling, and design optimization.
• Experience programming in languages such as Python or MATLAB.

The Details

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've b