Expert CAE IND

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Job title:

Expert CAE IND

Job Introduction:

The Expert CAE position is a senior technical role responsible for leading the virtual validation of powertrain components & systems through advanced simulations. The expert collaborates closely with design, testing, manufacturing & global engineering teams to deliver high-quality

engineering solutions while mentoring team members & advancing CAE best practices.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead CAE activities for product development programs.

• Define simulation methodologies, load cases and validation strategies for complex engineering problems.

• Execute and review CAE simulations.

• Identify failure mechanisms, perform root cause analysis and propose design solutions.

• Develop and standardize CAE processes, guidelines and automation workflows.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and review support to engineering teams.

• Collaborate with design, testing, manufacturing and global engineering teams to ensure robust product development.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality CAE solutions while meeting customer and project requirements.

​Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineering.

• Strong knowledge of Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design & Finite Element Methods.

• Familiarity with CAE workflows, models, validation & correlation techniques.

Work Experience:

15-20 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong expertise in structural mechanics, strength and durability engineering.

• Advanced proficiency in tools such as HyperMesh, Abaqus, Optistruct, Motion Solve, Masta, PreonLab and FEMFAT software’s.

• Good understanding of material behavior & nonlinear analysis.

• Ability to interpret road load data and evaluate simulation results.

• Strong analytical thinking, engineering judgment and problem-solving capabilities.

• Knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, TCL, VBA, MATLAB) to improve simulation efficiency.

• Excellent technical communication, documentation and presentation skills.

• Ability to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Continuous learning mindset with the ability to adopt new CAE methodologies, tools and industry best practices.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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