CAE Body / Structural Durability Engineer
Detroit Engineered Products
Job ID: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3cwXEdSwhg-zOFRuuMf5Wnt8=Job Code: 1114-1Location: Troy, MI, 48007, United StatesSalary: USD 55 (Hourly)Contact: Joel JabasinghContact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io SummaryWe are looking for an experienced CAE Body / Structural Durability Engineer with strong expertise in Abaqus and Nastran to support vehicle body and structural durability analysis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with finite element analysis (FEA), structural durability, fatigue, and correlation of simulation results with physical testing.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform FEA and structural durability analysis for automotive body structures and components.Develop, prepare, and execute CAE models using Abaqus and Nastran.Perform static, modal, linear/non-linear, and durability/fatigue analyses.Evaluate structural performance, stress, strain, displacement, and fatigue life.Support vehicle body-in-white (BIW), closures, underbody, and structural components analysis.Perform load-case definition, boundary-condition setup, model preparation, and result evaluation.Review CAE results and identify potential structural weaknesses and failure modes.Support design optimization and recommend engineering solutions to improve structural durability.Correlate CAE results with physical test data and investigate discrepancies.Prepare technical reports, analysis summaries, and engineering recommendations.Work closely with design, testing, materials, and other engineering teams to resolve structural issues.Participate in design reviews and communicate technical findings to engineering stakeholders.Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.Strong experience in CAE/FEA and structural durability analysis.Hands-on experience with Abaqus and Nastran.Strong understanding of finite element analysis, structural mechanics, and fatigue principles.Experience with automotive body structures or vehicle structural components.Ability to interpret and communicate CAE simulation results.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.Preferred QualificationsExperience with automotive BIW/body structure durability.Knowledge of fatigue and durability methodologies.Experience with HyperMesh, ANSA, Meta, HyperView, or similar pre/post-processing tools.Experience with correlation between CAE simulation and physical testing.Knowledge of material properties, joints, welds, and structural load paths.Experience working with OEM or automotive engineering teams.SkillsCAE sdurability engineer
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