Tire FEA Modeling Engineer — Hybrid & Abaqus

Maxxis International; Suwanee (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical, dental, and vision

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

401k with 6% employer match

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Basic and AD&D premiums paid by Maxxis

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Maxxis International – USA seeks an outstanding FEA Tire Modeling Engineer to join the Modeling Team at the Maxxis Technology Center in Suwanee, GA. The role focuses on developing advanced ABAQUS tire models to support design and performance predictions, with responsibilities spanning validation, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience with FEA tire modeling, and a drive to contribute to innovative tire

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, structural or materials engineering with 3+ years of FEA tire experience.
• Or a PhD with 1+ year in FEA tire or rubber/composite materials modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of Abaqus required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and maintain advanced finite element tire models using ABAQUS to support tire design, performance prediction, and product development activities.
• Create and enhance proprietary tire modeling methodologies, simulation workflows, and automation tools to improve analysis efficiency, accuracy, and engineering decision-making.
• Perform structural, static, dynamic, thermal, rolling, durability, and contact simulations to evaluate tire behavior under a variety of conditions.
• Develop, validate, and optimize FEA models of tire components and assemblies.
• Partner with tire design, materials, testing, manufacturing, and OE development teams to identify performance opportunities and provide simulation-driven recommendations.
• Analyze simulation results, identify performance trends, and present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.
• Support Original Equipment (OE) tire development programs by providing virtual validation, design optimization, and technical analysis throughout the product development cycle.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, presentations, and validation studies to support design reviews and product development decisions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

FEA tire modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in mechanical/structural/materials engineering

PhD in mechanical/structural/materials engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

Maxxis International – USA seeks an outstanding FEA Tire Modeling Engineer to join the Modeling Team at the Maxxis Technology Center in Suwanee, GA. The role focuses on developing advanced ABAQUS tire models to support design and performance predictions, with responsibilities spanning validation, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience with FEA tire modeling, and a drive to contribute to innovative tire