Overview:

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.
- Positive 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

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