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CAE Full-Vehicle Crash Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $42.00 - 50.00 per hour

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Skills

Testing
Exceed
Finite Element Analysis
Debugging
Management
Assembly
Optimization
Design Of Experiments
MASS
SLED
Reporting
Energy
Intrusion Detection
Innovation
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
Automotive Engineering
LS-DYNA
Hypermesh
Algorithms
Soft Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Technical Writing
Presentations
Collaboration
System Integration
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Control Flow Diagram
FEA
Scripting
Python
Tcl
Tk
MATLAB

Testing
Exceed
Finite Element Analysis
Debugging
Management
Assembly
Optimization
Design Of Experiments
MASS
SLED
Reporting
Energy
Intrusion Detection
Innovation
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
Automotive Engineering
LS-DYNA
Hypermesh
Algorithms
Soft Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Technical Writing
Presentations
Collaboration
System Integration
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Control Flow Diagram
FEA
Scripting
Python
Tcl
Tk
MATLAB

Summary

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled CAE Crash Analyst to lead full-vehicle finite element simulations for structural integrity and occupant safety. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between virtual engineering and physical testing, driving the development of vehicles that meet or exceed global regulatory and consumer protection standards (FMVSS, ECE, IIHS, C-NCAP).

Key Responsibilities

Full Vehicle Simulation: Develop, execute, and analyze non-linear transient dynamic finite element models for frontal, side, rear, and rollover crash scenarios.
Model Build & Debug: Manage the assembly of full-vehicle FE models (including subsystems like suspension and powertrain) and troubleshoot issues related to contact, material properties, and hourglassing.
Optimization: Collaborate with design teams to perform sensitivity studies and DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize structural load paths and mass efficiency.
Correlation: Compare simulation results (force-deflection, accelerations, intrusion) against physical sled and vehicle-level test data to improve model fidelity.
Reporting: Translate complex simulation outputs (energy absorption, intrusion, dummy injuries) into clear, actionable engineering recommendations.
Innovation: Investigate and implement new material models (composites, high-strength steels, aluminum) and validate their behavior under dynamic loading.

Required Qualifications

Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering (or related field).
Experience: 4+ years of experience specifically in full-vehicle crash analysis.
Technical Skills:
Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of LS-DYNA (Mandatory). Experience with ANSA or HyperMesh for pre-processing, and MetaPost or HyperView for post-processing.
Core Fundamentals: Strong grasp of FEA theory, plasticity, contact algorithms, and explicit time integration.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FMVSS 208/214/216, ECE R94/R95, or IIHS protocols.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills (technical writing and presentations), and the ability to collaborate effectively across global design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automated occupant positioning or safety system integration (airbags/seatbelts).
Knowledge of mesh-free methods or multi-domain simulation (CFD/FEA coupling).
Scripting proficiency (Python, Tcl/Tk, or MATLAB) to automate repetitive analysis tasks.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10524486
Position Id: 2bc61666a75b02369f895adccdffa0eb
Posted 2 days ago

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