CAE Analyst _ Durability
SACHA Engineering•Remote
•full time Skilled in non-linear FE analysis using Abaqus, with hands-on experience in FE model building and meshing through HyperMesh/ANSA. Proficient in fatigue life prediction using FEMFAT, along with structural and stress analysis, material modeling, and contact definitions. Adept at conducting reliability and durability assessments, performing root cause and failure analysis, and correlating CAE predictions with physical test data. • Strong foundational background in mechanical / Automotive engineering principles as applied to automotive systems • Sound understanding of quality processes, robust design methodologies, and manufacturing best practices in the automotive industry • In-depth knowledge of transmission & driveline systems — gears, shafts, clutches, differentials, propshafts, half-shafts, and bearings • Proficiency in industry-standard CAE tools and techniques, including Abaqus and HyperWorks (HyperMesh/ANSA) • Fatigue life/Damage assessment using FEMFAT tool • Strong expertise in fatigue life prediction, structural/stress analysis, material modeling, contact definitions, boundary conditions, and dynamic loading scenarios • Working knowledge of gear strength and shaft durability principles • Ability to translate real-world usage and road load data into representative simulation load cases • Proven ability to correlate CAE predictions with physical/rig test data and refine models based on test feedback • Understanding how material properties and manufacturing processes (forging, casting, heat treatment) influence component durability