CAE Engineer L3

Description

A maximum of 3 candidate submissions is permitted ***Approved bill rate range 76.64 - 87.01

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of industry experience as a CAE analyst with demonstrated expertise in structural simulation across one or more domains such as NVH Crash Strength or Durability. Must have experience developing documenting and validating new CAE methods for improved modeling and analysis accuracy. A related advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

Software Experience:

Pre-/Post-Processing: Minimum of 10 years of experience using industry-standard pre-/post-processing tools for full-vehicle-level CAE model construction visualization and analysis e.g. ANSA META HyperWorks ModSim.

Structural Simulation Solvers: Strong working knowledge of solvers relevant to the candidate's domain of expertise. Examples by domain include:

NVH: OptiStruct Nastran Actran

Crash: LS-DYNA Abaqus Explicit

Strength / Durability: Abaqus Standard Nastran OptiStruct Candidates are not expected to have experience with all listed tools. Deep expertise in structural simulation principles and the ability to apply them across solvers is valued over familiarity with any specific software

Beyond software proficiency the ideal candidate must demonstrate:

Independent engineering judgment - the ability to think critically through complex open-ended problems rather than simply executing predefined tasks or following established workflows.

Validation mindset - experience correlating CAE predictions against physical test data to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.

Problem ownership - a proactive approach to identifying root causes questioning assumptions and proposing solutions that go beyond what was explicitly requested.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raymond, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raymond,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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