About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering & Product Development (automotive, aerospace, defense, and entertainment).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Join a confidential client engineering team in Livonia, MI, working on entry-level CAE NVH & Durability problems across automotive, aerospace, defense, and entertainment products. You will build and run Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models, post-process results, validate outcomes with hand calculations, and deliver engineering recommendations that influence early-stage product design.

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Responsibilities

• Build NVH and durability FEA models using commercial solvers (e.g., Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct, ANSYS).
• Run linear, non-linear, and dynamic simulations; post-process results and summarize technical findings.
• Prepare clear, data-backed reports and presentations for engineering and customer meetings.
• Automate repetitive workflows using Python (or other scripting) to increase team efficiency.
• Learn new CAE tools and techniques quickly and apply fundamentals of mechanics to analysis tasks.
• Follow company data-management and documentation practices for analysis files.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, mechanical behavior of metals/plastics/composites, and Noise & Vibration.
• Hands-on understanding of FEA fundamentals and validation via hand calculations and free-body diagrams.
• Knowledge of mechanical and automotive systems with interest in NVH and structural durability.
• Strong attention to detail and clear verbal/written technical communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn simulation best practices.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with FEA/NVH coursework.
• Familiarity with fatigue simulation and experimental validation tools (nCode, test-data correlation).
• Experience with pre-/post-processors (Altair HyperWorks, ANSA, META) and solver workflows.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python preferred; Excel VBA or C acceptable).
• U.S. Citizenship (preferred for ITAR-regulated work).

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What We Offer

• Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD & LTD.
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and employee referral bonuses.
• Exposure to multi-industry projects (automotive, aerospace, defense, entertainment) and mentorship from experienced CAE engineers.
• A collaborative environment where your analysis contributes directly to product decisions.

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Location & Work Authorization

• On-site role in Livonia, MI. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; U.S. Citizenship is preferred when required for ITAR compliance on certain projects.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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