Project Engineer, CAE

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD is seeking a CAE Project Engineer to join our design center on a hybrid schedule requiring onsite work three days per week. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyze and optimize the durability and performance of power tool products through advanced simulation.

This role demands a master's degree and 6+ years of hands‑on FEA experience, with proficiency in ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS, and HyperMesh.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of hands‑on FEA experience in consumer products.
• Proficient in major FEA tools (ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS, HyperMesh).
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross‑functional team.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAE simulations to support product development.
• Translate design requirements into simulation specs.
• Conduct linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and multi‑physics analyses.
• Verify results with theory and test data.
• Inform design decisions from simulation outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Advance CAE methods to improve efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects with varying complexity.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Stay current with CAE tools and techniques.

Skills

FEA modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Programming (Python/MATLAB)

Documentation

Project management

Education

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

LS‑DYNA

ABAQUS

HyperMesh

CAD/PLM systems

Job description

CAE Project Engineer

This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week.

Towson, MD, United States

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CAE Project 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.
• Study the fundamental physics behind products using CAE and other analytical tools.
• Develop advanced methods and processes to enhance simulation capability and efficiency.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in FEA modeling within the consumer products industry.
• 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 in one or more of the following areas: advanced dynamic impacts, advanced material modeling, fatigue calculation, vibration modeling, wear phenomena modeling, programming, and design optimization.
• 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

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in applying FEA within the consumer products industry.
• Experience in FEA modeling specifically for power tools.
• Expertise in structural FEA tools, particularly ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS DYNA.
• Advanced material modeling expertise for metals, plastics, rubber, concrete, wood, etc., including material damage and removal modeling, fatigue life prediction, and noise and vibration prediction.
• Experience in CFD workflows, such as airflow, thermal (including conjugate heat transfer), and particle simulation.
• Experience in MBD workflows, such as mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Experience in CAE automation and AI applications.
• Experience in designing and executing validation tests to verify analytical models and calibrate results with empirical data.

The Details

• 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.

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