Senior Vehicle CAE Engineer

Slate Auto•Troy, MI

5d•$85,431 - $128,146

About The Position

Slate is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Vehicle CAE Engineer to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for performing NVH, durability, strength, and stiffness simulations to support the development and optimization of EV body, chassis, and closure structures. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic, startup-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
3–5 years of automotive structures CAE experience, with exposure to NVH and/or durability analysis.
Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and their application to product development.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
Eagerness to learn, problem-solve, and grow within a fast-moving organization.
Familiarity with tools such as nCode, Optistruct / NASTRAN, ANSA, and Hyper Works.
Basic understanding of NVH concepts including source-path-receiver thinking for structure-borne vibration and airborne noise.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Exposure to modal analysis, vibration targets, or frequency response analysis is an advantage.
Some experience or academic coursework in random vibration analysis is a plus.
Experience or exposure to CAE-test correlation is desirable.
Experience with electric propulsion systems is desirable, including structural CAE for battery enclosures, battery trays, or high-voltage pack integration within the vehicle architecture.
Familiarity with EV-specific structural considerations such as thermal management interface loads, battery module mounting, or e-motor subframe design is a plus.
Familiarity with vehicle safety regulations and crash performance requirements is desirable, including FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and US NCAP evaluation criteria as they relate to structural design and CAE simulation.

Responsibilities

Support NVH and durability analysis for BIW, HV Battery structure, Trimmed Body, and full vehicle structures using tools such as ANSA, Optistruct, and nCode Design Life.
Assist in building, running, and debugging full vehicle NVH and durability models using pre-processing tools like ANSA and HyperMesh.
Analyze simulation results, identify design issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Perform iterative simulations to optimize component and vehicle-level performance targets.
Support vehicle and component testing activities and assist in correlating CAE results with physical test data.
Help apply engineering methods and tools including DOE and design optimization techniques.
Prepare technical reports summarizing simulation results, findings, and improvement actions.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to meet vehicle performance requirements.