Full-Vehicle CAE Model Build Engineer (ANSA)

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced CAE Model Build Engineer to lead Full Vehicle FE model builds using ANSA, covering Crash, Durability, NVH and Dynamics. You will build, validate, and manage solver-ready models, develop automation scripts, and coordinate with Design, CAD, and CAE teams to ensure OEM-standard workflows.

The role requires expert ANSA skills, experience across multiple analysis disciplines, and strong data management capabilities within Teamcenter/SimManager.

Qualifications

• Expert-level ANSA skills including full vehicle assembly, connections and scripting.
• Experience with Safety (Crash), Durability (Static/Fatigue), NVH (Modal/Frequency), and Dynamics (Ride & Handling) model build.
• Familiar with LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, or OptiStruct.
• Knowledge of FE modeling principles, element quality checks, contact definitions, and loadcase management.
• Experience with CAE data management systems (Teamcenter, SimManager) and data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead Full Vehicle FE model build from CAD data to solver-ready models.
• Pre-processing, assembly, meshing, and connections in ANSA for multiple disciplines.
• Deliver validated, clean, and consistent models for Safety, Durability, NVH, and Dynamics simulations.
• Develop templates, macros, and automation scripts to boost productivity.
• Conduct model integrity checks (mass balance, connectivity, boundary conditions, material validation).
• Interface with Design, CAD, and CAE leads to resolve geometry issues.
• Support solver deck generation and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Participate in model correlation and validation with test data.
• Manage model data and documentation in PLM/CAE systems (Teamcenter, SimManager).
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers on ANSA best practices.

Skills

ANSA proficiency

Full vehicle assembly

FE modeling

Python scripting

CAEs data management

Automation scripts

Mass balance

Education

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

Tools

Teamcenter

SimManager

LS-DYNA

Nastran

Abaqus

OptiStruct

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced CAE Model Build Engineer to lead Full Vehicle FE model builds using ANSA, covering Crash, Durability, NVH and Dynamics. You will build, validate, and manage solver-ready models, develop automation scripts, and coordinate with Design, CAD, and CAE teams to ensure OEM-standard workflows.

The role requires expert ANSA skills, experience across multiple analysis disciplines, and strong data management capabilities within Teamcenter/SimManager.