FEA Engineer

tsu.edu; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a Shelby Township, Michigan-based automotive supplier, seeks an FEA Engineer with 2–9 years of hands-on experience to evaluate structural performance and durability of components. You will develop models in HyperMesh and run analyses in Abaqus, collaborating closely with design teams to solve complex automotive applications.

The ideal candidate delivers interpretation of simulation results, produces technical reports, and supports APQP and validation activities throughout product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–9 years of FEA/CAE experience, preferably in automotive.
• Proficient in Abaqus; strong HyperMesh meshing skills.
• Ability to interpret results and recommend design changes.
• Able to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analysis of automotive components and assemblies.
• Develop FEA models using HyperMesh and run Abaqus simulations.
• Conduct static, nonlinear, durability, and other analyses as needed.
• Interpret results and provide design recommendations.
• Support product development from concept through validation.
• Collaborate with design, testing, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

FEA/CAE

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Job description

FEA Engineer

Location: Shelby Township, Michigan
Industry: Automotive Supplier
Experience: 2–9 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client, a growing automotive supplier in Shelby Township, Michigan, is seeking an FEA Engineer to join its engineering team. This position will be responsible for performing finite element analysis to evaluate the structural performance, durability, and reliability of automotive components and systems.

The ideal candidate has 2–9 years of hands-on FEA experience, with strong proficiency in Abaqus and HyperMesh, and enjoys working closely with design and engineering teams to solve complex automotive applications.

Key Responsibilities

Perform finite element analysis of automotive components and assemblies.

Develop and prepare FEA models using HyperMesh and perform analyses using Abaqus.

Conduct structural, static, nonlinear, durability, and other applicable simulations.

Interpret FEA results and provide recommendations to improve component performance.

Support product development from concept through design validation and production.

Work closely with design engineers to identify potential structural and performance issues.

Correlate simulation results with physical test data when available.

Prepare technical reports, analysis summaries, and engineering recommendations.

Participate in design reviews, problem-solving activities, and root-cause investigations.

Support APQP, validation, and continuous product improvement activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.

2–9 years of FEA/CAE engineering experience, preferably within the automotive industry.

Strong hands-on experience with Abaqus.

Strong proficiency with HyperMesh for meshing and model preparation.

Understanding of finite element theory, structural mechanics, and material behavior.

Experience interpreting simulation results and translating findings into practical design recommendations.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and GD&T.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with design, testing, manufacturing, and other engineering teams.

Preferred Experience

Automotive component or system development.

Nonlinear FEA and contact analysis.

Fatigue/durability analysis.

Correlation of FEA results with physical testing.

Experience with plastics, metals, stamped components, castings, or other automotive materials.

Familiarity with automotive OEM design and validation requirements.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on challenging automotive engineering programs.

Direct involvement in product development and design validation.

Collaborative engineering environment.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Opportunity for professional growth within a technically focused organization.

Location: Shelby Township, Michigan

Apply: Qualified candidates should submit their resume for confidential consideration.