Senior CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Engineer

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential.

To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Independently perform structural CAE (computer aided engineering) analysis and support the development of simulation methods and processes to enable informed engineering decisions and improve product performance, safety, quality, and development efficiency

Key Accountabilities

Independently perform FEA (finite element analysis) studies for system-level engineering analysis and lead technical activities or small projects, including establishing work plans, milestones, and technical strategies.

• Develop, improve, and deploy CAE methods, tools, and standards to support Division strategy
• Collaborate and build consensus with design, test, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure product meets system requirements
• Mentor and train engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum education

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automobile / Aerospace Engineering or a similar STEM field of study.

Minimum work experience

At least 3 or more years of relevant industry experience based on education Software Experience: Pre-/Post-Processing: Experience using industry-standard pre-/post-processing tools for full-vehicle-level CAE model construction, visualization, and analysis (e.g., ANSA, META, HyperWorks, ModSim).

Structural Simulation Solvers

Strong working knowledge of solvers relevant to the candidate's domain of expertise.

Examples by domain include: NVH: OptiStruct, Nastran, Actran Crash: LS-DYNA, Abaqus Explicit Strength / Durability: Abaqus Standard, Nastran, OptiStruct Note: Candidates are not expected to have experience with all listed tools. Workstyle This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.