What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAE Optimization Engineer position at Advantage Technical?
Engineer the Future-One Optimization at a Time
Step into a high-impact engineering role at an innovative automotive manufacturer redefining performance, efficiency, and design. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level CAE professional who thrives at the intersection of simulation, optimization, and real-world manufacturability. You'll work on next-generation vehicle platforms, influencing decisions that shape how tomorrow's vehicles are built and perform.
Hours & Pay
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (with up to 8 hours of overtime available)
- Duration: 6-month assignment with extension potential
- Location: On-site at a cutting-edge engineering headquarters in Newark, CA
- Pay Rate: $65.00-$70.00 per hour
- Travel: Official travel may be reimbursed
Why You'll Want This Role
You'll be supported with the tools and resources to do your best work, including an engineering laptop, dedicated workspace, and access to advanced simulation software. A comprehensive benefits package is available, featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, employee assistance programs, commuter and parking accounts, health savings accounts, AD&D insurance, employee discounts, and more. This is a chance to contribute meaningfully while enjoying stability, benefits, and exposure to industry-leading vehicle programs.
What You'll Do
- Set up and execute advanced structural optimizations, defining design spaces, constraints, and objectives
- Perform subsystem and full-vehicle optimization focused on stiffness, stress, and mass reduction
- Interpret CAE results and translate them into practical, manufacturable design recommendations
- Apply multi-domain and multi-material optimization strategies across NVH, crash, durability, and manufacturing domains
- Collaborate cross-functionally to balance performance, weight, and cost targets
- Provide engineering guidance during early concept and design phases
- Utilize industry-standard tools such as OptiStruct, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, and BetaCAE
- Support automation and workflow improvements through Python or TCL scripting when applicable
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, including 1-2 years focused on CAE optimization
- Strong foundation in FEA methods and structural analysis
- Hands-on experience with OptiStruct, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, and/or BetaCAE
- Ability to think analytically, solve complex problems, and collaborate within cross-functional teams
- Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
- Performance evaluated through task-based technical assessments
Ready to Optimize Your Career?
If you're passionate about CAE, vehicle performance, and making data-driven design decisions that matter, this role offers the challenge and exposure you're looking for.
Click Apply Now to take the next step in shaping the future of automotive engineering.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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Salary : $65 - $70