CAE Engineer – Piston Structures & Durability
Core
Convert engineering questions and failure modes into physics-based analysis to support piston structures and durability decisions for GM powertrain hardware.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Engineer (Structural/Durability)
Builds
Production program support for piston and cranktrain components
Domain
Automotive / Powertrain Engineering
Required skills
CAE/FEA simulation, structural analysis, durability evaluation, thermal-structural analysis, model setup, result interpretation, technical reporting, automation scripting (Python/MATLAB/Excel), DFMEA integration, risk-based evaluation
Preferred skills
Piston/cranktrain component expertise, Abaqus/HyperMesh/FLARE/AVL EXCITE, fatigue analysis, design variation/sensitivity studies, virtual-physical correlation, AI/ML for engineering workflows (surrogate modeling, optimization)
Responsibilities
Lead piston structural and durability evaluations from problem definition through recommendation; Assess component performance across thermal, mechanical, inertia, and pressure conditions; Diagnose non-routine issues and identify failure mechanisms; Prepare traceable analysis reports and decision packages; Maintain and improve standard work, procedures, and automation tools; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver customer-focused outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-202620537-cae-engineer-piston-structures-durability-at-generalmotors)
