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Research Engineer: Catia Application Developer

Dearborn, MI, United States💼 Full-time💰 $86,600–$86,600🗓 2026-06-24 → 2026-07-23

Core

Architect a Manufacturing Digital Thread by weaving simulation results into CAD starting conditions for metal forming, body construction, and paint workflows.

Role type

Research Engineer (Catia Application Developer)

Builds

Automated CAD/CAE applications and data pipelines linking simulation solvers (Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, AutoForm) with 3DEXPERIENCE/Catia environments.

Domain

Automotive manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Structural Analysis

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Catia CAA, C++, Python, 3DEXPERIENCE platform, non-linear mechanics, statistical sensitivity studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), data pipeline architecture

Preferred skills

Solid Mechanics (elasticity, plasticity), material deformation, thermal-mechanical behavior, Monte Carlo simulations, Six Sigma, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran

Responsibilities

Develop custom architect linkage programs to automate data flow between simulation solvers and CAD environments; Ensure computational efficiency of data pipelines; Lead statistical sensitivity studies and Design of Experiments; Partner with domain experts to develop a unified digital twin; Streamline simulation run-times and automate data processing.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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