Engineer Staff
Core
Technical authority for computer-based analysis (CAE) supporting product strategy, design, and release for automotive driveline products including transfer cases, gearboxes, electric drive modules, and VCT components.
Role type
Staff CAE Engineer (Automotive Powertrain/Driveline)
Builds
Robust automotive driveline products meeting performance targets via simulation and analysis
Domain
Automotive industry, Mechanical Engineering, CAE/FEA
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (via simulation validation)
Required skills
CAE/FEA strategy definition, structural and fatigue analysis, modal and structural-acoustic analysis, CFD, mass optimization, design optimization, 1D/3D hybrid modeling, HPC scaling, technical leadership, cross-functional influence, mentoring, technology roadmap development
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, hybrid analysis methods (1D/3D/empirical), patent/invention disclosure experience
Technologies
ANSYS Workbench (Mechanical, Acoustics, nCode, Fluent, Motion, LS-DYNA), Altair HyperWorks, MATLAB, SMT MASTA, ROMAX
Responsibilities
Define and execute CAE strategies for functional performance, structural integrity, fatigue, durability, NVH, thermal, and fluid-flow; Serve as technical authority for modeling approaches, assumptions, boundary conditions, and correlation practices; Translate requirements into CAE targets and verification plans; Lead technical reviews and resolution of complex cross-disciplinary issues; Develop and maintain CAE technology roadmaps, modeling standards, and automation tools; Mentor engineers and influence product architecture and business decisions; Establish and report measurable business impact from CAE initiatives
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship