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Monaco Ford

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Niantic, CT · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

... all safety procedures and guidelines while working on vehicles -Assist with other duties as ... Entry Level Automotive Technician position at Monaco Ford of Niantic, Connecticut! Join our team ...

Monaco Ford

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Niantic, CT · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

... all safety procedures and guidelines while working on vehicles -Assist with other duties as ... Entry Level Automotive Technician position at Monaco Ford of Niantic, Connecticut! Join our team ...

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Automotive CAE Safety Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions

Troy, NY • On-site

$85 - $110/hr

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InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Automotive CAE Safety Engineer

Troy, United States | Posted on 05/26/2026

The Passive Safety Performance Engineer is responsible for ensuring vehicle-level crash safety performance throughout the development lifecycle. The role focuses on occupant protection, crashworthiness, and compliance with global safety standards using simulation, testing, and engineering analysis.

  • Develop and execute passive safety performance requirements for vehicle programs
  • Ensure compliance with global safety regulations and consumer crash test protocols (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, etc.)
  • Perform and support crash simulations including:
    • Frontal impact
    • Side impact
    • Rear impact
    • Rollover scenarios
  • Conduct CAE analysis and correlation with physical crash test data
  • Analyze crash performance issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Work with engineering teams to improve:
    • Vehicle structures
    • Energy absorption systems
    • Occupant restraint systems
  • Support optimization of safety systems including:
    • Airbags
    • Seatbelts
    • Occupant protection systems
  • Define and validate safety performance targets and metrics
  • Provide engineering recommendations for design improvements
  • Prepare technical documentation and present results to stakeholders
  • Support program milestone deliverables for safety validation
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or related engineering field
  • Experience in vehicle crash safety, passive safety, or crashworthiness engineering
  • Strong understanding of:
    • CAE simulation tools (LS-DYNA, Abaqus, HyperMesh, or equivalent)
    • CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)
  • Experience with:
    • Crash simulation and validation
    • Test data correlation
    • Engineering root cause analysis
  • Knowledge of vehicle structures and crash energy management
  • Familiarity with automotive safety standards and regulations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in cross-functional engineering environments
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