Associate Engineer- CAE Modeling

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed studies and checks on incoming CAD data, identifying missing geometry, evaluating data quality issues, and resolving geometric intersections that would impact FE model integrity.
• Develop and execute queries to extract, process, and verify critical input data from various sources, including CAD, Bill of Materials, Non-Geometric Data, connection lists, and other relevant engineering databases.
• Act as a technical liaison, providing clear direction, feedback, and necessary clarifications to the core FE modeling team regarding data issues, model requirements, and preparation methodologies.
• Apply relevant BOM information, material properties, boundary conditions, and other applicable FE mechanisms and attributes within the Body Durability and NVH FE models.
• Prepare and define complex system model connections and assemblies, accurately representing physical joining methods such as spot welds, seam welds, adhesives, bolts, springs, and other fasteners within the FE model.
• Execute geometry clean-up procedures, including performing de-penetration and resolving intersections both within individual component models and across complex system assemblies.
• Rigorously review Body Durability and NVH FE models against standard checklists, guidelines, and best practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to modeling standards.
• Identify, diagnose, and effectively debug and fix errors, warnings, and inconsistencies within the FE models to ensure they are robust and ready for successful analysis runs.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in CAE pre-processing, FE modeling, or engineering data preparation, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency with major FE pre-processing software (e.g., HyperMesh, ANSA).
• Experience handling and validating large CAD assemblies and complex geometric data.
• Strong understanding of engineering data sources such as BOMs, material specifications, and fastening standards.
• Solid knowledge of FE modeling principles, especially regarding the accurate representation of various connection types (welds, bolts, adhesives, etc.).
• Familiarity with Body-in-White or full vehicle structural components and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to data verification and model quality checks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for providing technical direction and clarifications.
  

• Experience with specific CAD software (e.g., CATIA, 3DX or NX).
• Familiar with CAE solvers like Nastran, Abaqus or LS-DYNA.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Tcl, Python) for automation of pre-processing tasks.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management systems (Enovia or Teamcenter).
• Basic understanding of Durability or NVH analysis principles.