CAE ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Oct 13, 2024 - The (CAE) Computer Aided Engineering Engineer with extensive expertise in thermal analysis, 3D thermal/CFD simulation techniques, and product development support using advanced CAE software tools such as StarCCM+. This position is proficient in CAD geometry cleanup, simulation model building and meshing, and post-processing, with a strong foundation in scripting languages and crash testing methodologies. This role exhibits excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering robust relationships across team boundaries, and adept in Microsoft Office and Dynamics.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout CAE Engineer Resume
- Finite Element Analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Solid Modeling
- Stress Analysis
- Multibody Dynamics
- Software Proficiency
- Thermal Analysis
- Optimization Techniques
- Material Science
- Programming Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking


Summary of CAE Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Automotive or general industrial CAE experience with an in-depth knowledge of plastic applications associated with structural systems, including injection molding processing and plastic mechanical behavior.
- Experience using 3D CAD design tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, and/or Unigraphics.
- Experience with structural FEA tools including Abaqus and Hyperworks.
- Experience with engineering injection molding simulation tools for thermoplastics such as Autodesk Moldflow.
- Effective in delivering complex technical presentations to large groups of industry professionals or non-technical executives.
- Knowledge in plastic product design and tooling design.
- Computational fluid dynamics knowledge is preferred.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, engineering simulation software packages, windows, and others
- Communication and customer relations skills are required to effectively build and grow customer relationships.
- Sound knowledge of engineering mechanics
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, work in teams, and deliver results
- Ability to problem solve, make decisions within guidelines, work independently, set and handle multiple priorities
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with diverse teams
2. BS in Aerospace Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Self-motivated, team player, strong communication skill, attention to detail, and analytical skills are required.
- Experience in matlab scripts and knowledge in vehicle dynamics.
- Hands on experience in Catia is preferred.
- Knowledge in vehicle CAN protocol and communication is desired.
- Problem solving, and decision making
- Teamwork, leadership, creativity and innovation
- Time Management, and Communication Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with FE pre and post processing software, ideally ANSA and META
- Experience with FEM solvers, ideally LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, OPTISTRUCT
- Working knowledge of safety/crash regulations and testing specifications
3. BS in Civil Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Experience using MSC ADAMS
- Experience using MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience using AVL Excite and SimDrive
- Experience working with dynamic model integration
- Experience in crankshaft damper tuning and optimization
- Experience in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and quick thinking
- Knowledge of driveline system functionality
- Knowledge of gear train dynamics preferred
- Ability to interact with CAD systems, like NX for input to simulation models
- Preferred computer programming skills, such as C/C++ Visual Basic, Java, Python, Matlab
- Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Technical writing and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, and able to work independently.
4. BS in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in an Automotive of similar occupant crash simulation industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Dynamic and highly non-linear simulations
- Both explicit and implicit simulations
- Simulating and validating non-linear materials.
- Demonstrated success in actively driving structural designs with analysis that highlights performance, cost, and reliability trade-offs.
- Possess exceptional command of both the theoretical and practical aspects of structural analysis.
- Ability to effectively manager several time sensitive projects and deliver reliable results that meet demanding and aggressive schedules.
- Outstanding listening and communication skills
- Adept at communicating complex FEA concepts, terminology, and information both verbal and written to a non-FEA audience.
- Possess drive and passion for virtual simulation and product design.
- Perseveres despite opposition, difficulty, or limitations
- Resourceful and able to effectively identify and solve complex and challenging problems.
- Highly collaborative with exceptional team-building approach
- Able to work well within diverse groups and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
5. BS in Computer Science with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in thermal analysis and 3D thermal / CFD simulation techniques.
- Experience in thermal analysis supporting product development.
- Computed Aided Engineering (CAE) software tools for heat transfer analysis, such as StarCCM+ and CAE model building software tools such as Ansa and Hypermesh.
- Working experience in CAD geometry cleanup for CAE, simulation model building and meshing, CAE model setup, model running and post-processing. Knowledge of scripting languages preferred.
- Strong analytical and good inter-personal skills. Good organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Great teammate, the ability to build relationships and trust within and across team boundaries
- Adept user of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics
- Knowledge of Communication, negotiation, interpersonal relationships, Motivation
- Knowledge of Crash testing methods and Crash measuring instruments
- Knowledge of new emerging trends in occupant simulation and vehicle designs
6. BS in Materials Science with 5 years of Experience
- Understanding of finite element analysis.
- Experience with solvers such as ABAQUS, NASTRAN and OPTISTRUCT.
- Pre- and post-processing tools like ANSA, META, HYPERMESH and HYPERVIEW & fatigue tools such as nCode DesignLife
- Proficient in geometry preparation and meshing, using such tools as ANSA & Hypermesh
- Extensive and demonstrable experience in the field of durability CAE at an established OEM
- Experience in vehicle-level durability testing and data processing would be advantageous
- A knowledge of and enthusiasm for (or belief in) the sector of the industry in which NIO operates
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Demonstrates high level of personal motivation to join a start-up organization and sees development opportunity in doing so, takes a proactive approach to self-development
- Demonstrates alignment to NIO values such as Honesty, Care, Vision, Action.
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Ability to travel to China to support program work
7. BS in Physics with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of CAE Software like Hypermesh, Primer, LS-Dyna, Madymo Hyperstudy.
- Knowledge of Finite Element Method.
- Knowledge of buiding full vehicle FE-model and submodel for occupant analysis.
- Knowledge of restraint design modelling.
- Knowledge of Material Properties, Stiffnesses
- Knowledge of Occupant analysis Trends .
- Knowledge of Automotive Systems.
- Knowledge of Crash Regulations and NCAP.
- Knowledge of Crash CAE to Test Correlation.
- Knowledge of vehicle systems.
- Knowledge of Occupant Behaviour.
- Knowledge of occupant-related failure Mechanism
- Knowledge of competitor vehicle restraint design .
- Knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing techniques.
- Knowledge of Technical Documentation
8. BA in Applied Mathematics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience with PLM systems and CAD management packages (Siemens Team Centre preferred)
- Experience with CFD Meshing (Beta CAE ANSA preferred)
- Experience with 3D CAD Surfacing (CATIA V5 preferred)
- Be familiar with OEM product development systems
- A creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to resolve issues and innovate where required.
- Good initiative, with the ability to manage own time and priorities.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and aural)
- Good collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams within the organisation.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with UG-NX CAD & CAE tools as well as MATLAB
- Familiarity with Windows and/or UNIX Based systems
9. BS in Computer Information Systems with 9 years of Experience
- Experience with CAE and CAD
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
- Exhibit appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
- Specific knowledge of engineering subject area (e.g. mechanics, physics, metallurgy, manufacturing methods, electronics, software, control systems) within the job-related area
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Experience with CAE modeling tools such asHyperWorks &/or ANSA
- Familiarity with CAE analysis codes such as NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus, Adams
- Experience with component and sub-system test development and execution including real-time and block cycle testing
- Familiarity with Weibull analysis and other statistical evaluation methods
- Experienced with structural fatigue theory, tools, and methods such as DesignLife/nCode
- Familiarity with structural optimization tools and methods such as OptiStruct & iSight
10. BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- First-hand experience in developing vehicle structures from concept to launch
- Strong understanding of physical hardware and its CAE representation
- Proven expertise in structural and vibroacoustic analysis methods such as Modal Alignment / NTF / ACF / TPA and FEA tools such as NASTRAN / Optistruct / HyperMesh / NVH Director / HyperView / ANSA / META or equivalents
- Experience in Test-Simulation correlation in the component/sub-system/vehicle level NVH models
- Understanding of various BiW manufacturing processes and NVH design best practices
- Experience but not limited to steel and aluminum structure
- Design and development of component and sub-system tests
- Demonstrated ability to deliver analysis results in a tight schedule within a collaborative team environment
- Creative mindset with the ability to create practical work-around solutions when necessary
- Open-minded with a desire and aptitude to work in a team environment with individuals having diverse backgrounds and experience
- Innovations shall be part of day-to-day working and desire to convert it into patents, technical paper
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and data-driven decision-making
- Self-driven with a concentration on execution.