Lead CAE Model Build Engineer – Full Vehicle (ANSA)

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced CAE Model Build Engineer who specializes in Full Vehicle FE model build with ANSA, covering Crash, Durability, NVH and Dynamics. You will build, validate and manage large-scale models, ensure accuracy with OEM standards, and contribute to templates, automation scripts, and process improvements.

You will work with simulation engineers and CAE data systems to maintain data integrity and deliver solver-ready models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with OEM-level Full Vehicle model integration or supplier-level model build support.
• Knowledge of CAD-to-CAE workflows, model correlation, and DVP&R processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Full Vehicle FE model build activities from CAD data to solver-ready models.
• Execute pre-processing, assembly, meshing, and connections in ANSA for multiple analysis disciplines.
• Work with simulation engineers to deliver validated, clean, and consistent models for Safety, Durability, NVH, and Dynamics simulations.
• Develop and maintain model build templates, macros, and automation scripts to enhance productivity and repeatability.
• Conduct model integrity checks (mass balance, connectivity, boundary conditions, material & property validation).
• Interface with Design, CAD, and CAE domain leads to resolve geometry, assembly, and connectivity issues.
• Support solver deck generation (LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct) and ensure compliance with project setup guidelines.
• Participate in model correlation and validation exercises with test data where applicable.
• Manage model data, revisions, and documentation within PLM/CAE data management systems (e.g., Teamcenter, SimManager).
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers on ANSA best practices and model build methodology.

Skills

ANSA

Full Vehicle FE

Crash Modeling

Durability Modeling

NVH Modeling

Dynamics Modeling

Python Scripting

Template Development

Automation

Model Validation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Nastran

Abaqus

OptiStruct

Teamcenter

SimManager

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced CAE Model Build Engineer who specializes in Full Vehicle FE model build with ANSA, covering Crash, Durability, NVH and Dynamics. You will build, validate and manage large-scale models, ensure accuracy with OEM standards, and contribute to templates, automation scripts, and process improvements.

You will work with simulation engineers and CAE data systems to maintain data integrity and deliver solver-ready models.