Durability CAE Engineer

The Vehicle Durability CAE Engineer is responsible for the design, simulation, and validation of vehicle components and systems to meet durability and structural performance targets. This role leverages finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-body dynamics (MBD) tools to predict and resolve durability issues across full vehicle platforms. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute CAE simulations to assess durability performance of vehicle structures and components. 
• Use tools such as ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran and nCODE to model and analyze full vehicle systems. 
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure feasibility of proposed solutions and alignment with DSM (Durability Strength & Misuse) requirements. 
• Perform root cause analysis of failures observed during physical validation testing and propose corrective actions. 
• Conduct post-processing of simulation data including damage calculations, load histograms, and comparative assessments. 
• Document and present findings to cross-functional teams and leadership. 
• Maintain and update simulation models based on latest design iterations and test feedback. 
• Coordinate with test engineers to correlate simulation results with physical test data. 

Our Benefits -- Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage -- ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career -- you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.