Senior Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer #1064602

FastTek Global; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks an experienced Senior Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer (Contract) in Troy, MI to lead CAE activities for EV body, chassis, and closure structures. You will mentor engineers, define methodologies, and shape CAE direction in a startup-paced setting.

You will evaluate BIW and battery structure durability using nCode and Optistruct, build full-vehicle models, and correlate CAE with test data. Strong collaboration with design and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive structures CAE experience.
• Experience with nCode, Optistruct/NASTRAN, ANSA, and HyperWorks.
• Experience performing random vibration analysis.
• Experience generating and validating block cycle schedules for component-level fatigue testing.
• Experience planning RLDA and 4-poster test programs.
• Experience with correlation of CAE and test results.
• Hands-on experience with optimization tools using Optistruct.
• Desirable: CAE for battery enclosures and high-voltage pack integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE simulation activities across BIW, HV Battery structure, Trimmed Body, and full vehicle structures.
• Build, run, and debug full vehicle durability models using ANSA and HyperMesh.
• Post-process durability results using nCode/HyperWorks and recommend design improvements.
• Perform multiple durability iterations to meet vehicle performance targets.
• Support testing activities and correlate CAE results with RLDA and 4-poster data.
• Apply DOE/DFSS and Optistruct optimization to improve design performance.
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing results and improvements.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to achieve targets.

Skills

Automotive CAE

Durability analysis

Nastran/Optistruct

ANSA/HyperMesh

DOE/DFSS

Mentorship

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

nCode DesignLife

NASTRAN

HyperWorks

Job description

Troy, Michigan Senior Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer #1064602

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for an experienced, strategic Senior Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer (Contract) to join our growing team. This position will lead NVH, durability, strength, and stiffness simulations to drive the development and optimization of EV body, chassis, and closure structures. As a technical authority, this role will mentor engineers, define simulation methodologies, and shape the CAE direction of the program in a dynamic, startup-paced environment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• The Senior Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer (Contract) will lead and own CAE simulation activities and design evaluation across the program. Key responsibilities include:
• Lead durability, strength, and stiffness analysis for BIW, HV Battery structure, Trimmed Body, and full vehicle structures using nCode DesignLife and Optistruct; assess and guide design performance.
• Build, run, and debug full vehicle durability models using pre-processing tools such as ANSA and HyperMesh; maintain model quality and integrity.
• Post-process durability and stiffness simulation results using nCode / HyperWorks; analyze findings and recommend design improvements.
• Perform multiple full vehicle durability simulation iterations to identify optimized solutions and meet vehicle-level performance targets.
• Support component and vehicle testing activities; correlate CAE results with test data including RLDA and 4-poster test programs.
• Apply advanced engineering methods such as DOE/DFSS and Optistruct optimization tools to improve design performance.
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing simulation results, findings, and achieved improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate with the design team, manufacturing team, and suppliers to achieve desired vehicle performance.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Experience:

• 8+ years of automotive structures CAE experience, with 8+ years of direct experience performing full vehicle durability analysis.
• Experience with nCode, Optistruct / NASTRAN, ANSA, and HyperWorks.
• Experience performing random vibration analysis.
• Experience generating and validating block cycle schedules for component-level fatigue testing.
• Experience planning RLDA and 4-poster test programs.
• Experience with correlation of CAE and test results.
• Hands-on experience with optimization tools and techniques using Optistruct.
• Knowledge of applying engineering fundamentals in product development.
• Experience with electric propulsion systems is desirable, including structural CAE for battery enclosures and high-voltage pack integration.

Skills & Attributes:

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and their application to product development.
• Ability to work independently from start to finish and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Acts as a team player and problem solver in a fast-moving organization.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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