Senior CAE Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze comprehensive finite element models for robotic systems from components to full assemblies
• Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulations
• Guide mechanical design teams with actionable insights and design direction
• Optimize structural designs to minimize weight while maximizing stiffness and reliability
• Define and analyze load cases for manipulation tasks, impacts, and handling scenarios
• Validate FEA models through experimental testing and physical performance data
• Collaborate with controls engineers to understand dynamic load profiles
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigation for production issues
• Develop CAE workflows and best practices to scale analysis capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD)
• 3+ years of experience in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools
• Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science
• Proficiency in CAE software such as Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, or OptiStruct
• Experience with both implicit and explicit finite element analysis
• Demonstrated ability to conduct static, dynamic, and durability analyses
• Experience with experimental validation methods and simulation correlation
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in robotics, automation, or mechatronics
• Proficiency with multi-body dynamics simulation (ADAMS, MuJoCo, PyBullet)
• Experience analyzing aluminum structures, composites, and advanced materials
• Proficiency in programming/scripting for automation (Python, MATLAB)
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, OnShape, CATIA, NX)
• Expertise in non-linear analysis, contact mechanics, and material characterization