Senior CAE Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and analyze comprehensive finite element models for robotic systems, from individual components to full assemblies
• Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulations to evaluate performance against key requirements for strength, stiffness, durability, and manipulation accuracy
• Guide mechanical design teams with actionable insights and design direction based on rigorous analysis
• Optimize structural designs to minimize weight while maximizing stiffness, reliability, and performance under real-world operational loads
• Define and analyze load cases for manipulation tasks, impacts, handling scenarios, and day-to-day operations
• Validate FEA models through experimental testing and iterate based on physical performance data
• Challenge traditional CAE methods and pioneer more efficient, accurate approaches for robotic systems
• Collaborate with controls engineers to understand dynamic load profiles and system-level performance requirements

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience OR PhD in designing and analyzing…
• 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 (Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, OptiStruct, or equivalent)
• Experience with both implicit and explicit finite element analysis
• Demonstrated ability to conduct static, dynamic, and durability analyses
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and ability to translate analysis into actionable design recommendations
• Experience with experimental validation methods and correlation between simulation and physical testing