Engineer , CAE

CAE Engineer I This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week. Towson, MD, United States

We are seeking a CAE Engineer to join our Towson CAE team. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize advanced simulation tools for analyzing and optimizing the durability and performance of our power tool products. Your expertise in CAE simulation technologies will be crucial in driving product development and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in areas including linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, material damage, fatigue life prediction, fluid structure interaction, design optimization, co-simulation, and multi-physics simulation.
• Verify simulation results with theoretical methods and test data.
• Analyze simulation results to inform sound design and business decisions in complex technical situations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product development solutions.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant work experience
  -or
  - Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
• Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles.
• Understanding of mass production manufacturing methods, such as die casting, plastic injection molding, and forging.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross‑functional team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and flexible to adjust project priorities based on current business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas.
• Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in applying FEA within the consumer products and/or power tool industries.
• Experience in structural FEA workflows using ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS DYNA, and/or standalone LS-DYNA.
• Experience in CFD workflows, such as airflow, thermal, and particle simulation.
• Experience in MBD workflows, such as mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: impact dynamics, advanced material modeling (metals/plastics/rubbers/etc), fatigue life prediction, noise & vibration prediction, wear phenomena modeling, and design optimization.
• Experience programming in languages such as Python or MATLAB.

The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $96,600.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.

Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary…