Engineer I, CAE

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

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

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

The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $96,600.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

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Benefits & Perks

• 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, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

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