CAE Engineer

Job Title: CAE Model Build Engineer – Full Vehicle (ANSA Expert)

Location:
Irvine, CA

Onsite

Automotive CAE Domain

Department: CAE / Virtual Validation / Vehicle Engineering

wWe are seeking an experienced CAE Model Build Enginee
r with deep expertise in Full Vehicle (FV) model buil
d using ANS
A, covering domains such as Crash & Safety, Durability, NVH, and Vehicle Dynamic
s. The candidate will be responsible for building, validating, and managing large-scale FE models, ensuring accuracy, robustness, and consistency with OEM standards and simulation requirements

• esLead Full Vehicle FE model bui
  ld activities from CAD data to solver-ready model
• s.Execute pre-processing, assembly, meshing, and connectio
  ns in AN
  SA for multiple analysis discipline
• s.Work closely with simulation engineers to deliver validated, clean, and consistent models for Safety, Durability, NVH, and Dynamics simulation
• s.Develop and maintain model build templates, macros, and automation scrip
  ts to enhance productivity and repeatabilit
• y.Conduct model integrity chec
  ks (mass balance, connectivity, boundary conditions, material & property validation
• ).Interface with Design, CAD, and CAE domain lea
  ds to resolve geometry, assembly, and connectivity issue
• s.Support solver deck generati
  on (LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, Opti Struct, etc.) and ensure compliance with project setup guideline
• s.Participate in model correlation and validati
  on exercises with test data where applicabl
• e.Manage model data, revisions, and documentation within PLM/CAE data management systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Sim Manager
• ).Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers on ANSA best practices and model build methodolog

• red Expert-level proficiency in ANSA (full vehicle assembly, connections, submodel creation, part management, scriptin
• g).Hands-on experience wi
  th Safety (Crash), Durability (Static/Fatigue), NVH (Modal/Frequency), and Dynamics (Ride & Handli
  ng) model bui
• ld.
  
  Working knowledge of solv
  ers such as LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, or Opti Stru
• ct.
  
  Strong understanding of FE modeling princip
  les, element quality checks, contact definitions, and loadcase manageme
• nt.
  
  Familiar wi
  th material modeling, joints, fasteners, adhesives, and spot weld representati
  o
• ns.
  
  Exposure to automation tools or scripting langua
  ges (Python, ANSA scripts, tc
• l).Experience in CAE data management syst
  ems (Teamcenter, Sim Manager, or equivalen

• ions Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineer
• ing.
  
  Experience w
  ith OEM-level full vehicle model integra
  tion or supplier-level model build sup
  p
• ort.
  
  Knowledge of CAD to CAE workf
  lows, model correlation, and DVP&R proces
• ses.
  
  Familiarity w
  ith multi-domain vehicle simulation environm
  ents and cross-functional collaborat
• ion.
  
  Prior involvement in CAE harmonization or process automation proj
  ects will be a p

• kills
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abi
• lity.
  
  Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration sk
• ills.
  
  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality output under tight timel
• ines.
  
  Strong documentation and configuration management disci