Sr. CAE Engineer – Durability Methods
Core
Provide technical leadership in developing and advancing durability engineering methods using FEA-driven simulation to support next-generation off-road vehicle design.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Engineer (Durability Methods)
Builds
Predictive durability models and standardized simulation workflows for off-road vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Powersports / Structural Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Fatigue analysis, Nonlinear simulation, Load case development, Structural durability, CAE/FEA methods, Scripting and automation, MBD tools, Vehicle systems design, Validation and correlation, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
Chassis/suspension/driveline expertise, Global team collaboration
Technologies
Abaqus, ANSYS, OptiStruct, Python, TCL
Responsibilities
Lead development and validation of advanced durability methods using commercial CAE and FEA tools; Drive innovation in FEA-based simulation approaches including fatigue and nonlinear analysis; Identify gaps in CAE workflows and establish standardized processes; Define modeling guidelines, load case strategies, and post-processing procedures; Develop and standardize load generation approaches and virtual use cases; Collaborate with MBD and test teams to improve simulation fidelity; Improve correlation between simulation models and physical test results; Develop automation strategies to streamline CAE workflows; Apply durability methodologies early in vehicle architecture development; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC