FEA Simulation Engineer - Contract

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced FEA Simulation Engineer to prepare, execute, and analyze finite element simulations to support engineering development and decision-making.

You will collaborate with design, test, and development engineers, develop scripts to improve simulation efficiency, and validate models against test data. A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials.
• Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, set up, and execute FEA simulations using company-standard tools and processes to support engineering development.
• Interpret simulation results and identify key findings, trends, and recommendations; prepare concise reports for engineering and management teams.
• Develop scripts, macros, and automated workflows to improve simulation efficiency, repeatability, and data management.
• Collaborate with design, test, and development engineers to define simulation requirements and validate results.
• Support simulation-to-test correlation activities to improve model accuracy and confidence.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations for project reviews and engineering discussions.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

CATIA

Job description

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced FEA Simulation Engineer to prepare, execute, and analyze finite element simulations to support engineering development and decision-making.

You will collaborate with design, test, and development engineers, develop scripts to improve simulation efficiency, and validate models against test data. A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB are required;