CAE Engineer - Early Career Program, Advanced EV
Core
Early career CAE engineer developing finite element models and optimization workflows for EV body-in-white structures, stiffness, strength, and durability.
Role type
Early career IC CAE engineer (structures & optimization)
Builds
Next-generation EV platforms (Body, Exteriors, Closures, Seats)
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Structural Engineering
Required skills
Finite element analysis (linear/non-linear static), Solid mechanics, Python scripting, FEA solvers (Abaqus, OptiStruct, nCode, ANSYS), FEA pre/post processors (HyperMesh, SimLab, ANSA, ANSYS), Topology/shape optimization
Preferred skills
CAD tools (CATIA V6), Design of Experiments (modeFrontier), Dynamic/modal analysis, Numerical optimization methods, AI-assisted coding tools, Automotive manufacturing processes
Technologies
Abaqus, OptiStruct, nCode, ANSYS, HyperMesh, SimLab, ANSA, Python, numpy, pandas, scipy, pytorch, keras, modeFrontier, CATIA V6
Responsibilities
Develop finite element models to evaluate designs against stiffness, strength, and durability metrics; Execute cost and mass-down opportunities using optimization techniques; Identify and implement new CAE techniques and tools to improve model robustness; Automate analysis methods and create surrogate models using deep learning; Participate in CAE/design reviews to present findings and influence design decisions
Seniority
Early Career (Intern/Co-op)