CAE Automation Engineer

CAE Automation Engineer – Stellantis
Role Overview
CAE Automation Engineer responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time of CAE simulation processes. The role involves automating repetitive pre-processing, simulation setup, post-processing, reporting, and data-management activities across various CAE domains.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Develop automation scripts/tools for CAE pre-processing, solver execution, post-processing, and report generation.
Automate repetitive simulation workflows and reduce manual engineering effort.
Develop customized solutions using Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar scripting/programming languages.
Work with CAE tools such as ANSA, META, HyperMesh, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent.
Automate model preparation, mesh checks, boundary-condition setup, load-case creation, solver deck generation, and result extraction.
Develop automated post-processing and visualization of CAE results.
Create dashboards, templates, and automated reports for engineering teams.
Integrate CAE tools with databases, Excel, PLM systems, and other engineering applications.
Understand existing CAE processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and productivity improvement.
Collaborate with CAE engineers to convert manual engineering activities into robust automated workflows.
Perform validation and debugging of automation scripts and ensure reliability of automated processes.
Support deployment, documentation, and maintenance of automation solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
Essential Skills
Desired Skills
Strong understanding of CAE simulation processes and engineering workflows.
Hands-on experience in Python scripting/programming.
Knowledge of ANSA/META, HyperMesh/HyperView, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Nastran or similar CAE tools.
Experience in CAE pre-processing and post-processing.
Knowledge of automation frameworks, APIs, macros, and tool customization.
Good understanding of automotive body structures, crash, NVH, durability, CFD, or other CAE domains is an advantage.
Ability to work with large simulation datasets and automate engineering reports.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desired Skills
Core Skills: CAE + Python + Automation + Pre/Post Processing
Domain: Automotive CAE / Crash & Safety / Structural Simulation
Experience
Experience: 3–8 years
In OEM and Tier 1 Automotive

Work arrangement
No