CAE NVH & Durability Analyst I

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability problems to aid engineering in the upfront design of automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and industrial segments. This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. Join a team where your analysis shapes the future of mobility and innovation. At our facility in Livonia, MI, you’ll work on cutting‑edge CAE challenges across automotive, aerospace, and emerging technology industries—using advanced tools, solving real engineering problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work in products that go to market.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration.
Experience in fundamentals of FEA methodologies.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, automotive systems, and fundamentals of developing structures for NVH & Durability.
Good attention to detail and ability to use hand calculations and free body diagrams to validate input and results.
Ability to communicate verbal and written technical information.
Excellent problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration.
U.S. Citizen allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
Experience in writing process automation using python, or Excel VBA or C functions.
Familiarity with FEA/ fatigue simulation software packages (Nastran, Abaqus, nCode etc.).
Software skills in finite element pre-processors, and post-processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META).
Experience with real-world data integration and experimental validation.

Responsibilities

Build NVH / Durability models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as Nastran, Abaqus / Optistruct / ANSYS.
Run NVH / Durability simulations (Linear, Non-linear, Dynamic), postprocess results, and provide engineering solutions.
Develop detailed reports to support customer meetings.
Develop Python scripts for workflow automation.
Learn new CAE tools quickly.
Manage analysis files according to company data-retention policies.