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ROUSH

CAE NVH & Durability Analyst I

Livonia, MI · On-site

This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. Click Here to meet our CAE Manager and ...

ROUSH

CAE NVH & Durability Analyst I

Livonia, MI · On-site

This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. Click Here to meet our CAE Manager and ...

Lear Corporation

Senior Connector Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

SENIOR CONNECTOR ENGINEER - CONNECTION SYSTEMS SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN Reporting to the Manager of ... Select materials, managing the FEA and making design changes, drawings and stack-ups * Support ...

The Timken Company

Applies analytical skills, including handbook calculations and finite element analysis (FEA), to design commercial power transmission products, support product application engineering issues ...

Timken

Applies analytical skills, including handbook calculations and finite element analysis (FEA), to design commercial power transmission products, support product application engineering issues ...

Lear Corporation

Senior Connector Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

SENIOR CONNECTOR ENGINEER - CONNECTION SYSTEMS SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN Reporting to the Manager of ... Select materials, managing the FEA and making design changes, drawings and stack-ups * Support ...

Roush

CAE NVH & Durability Analyst I

Livonia, MI

This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. Click Here to meet our CAE Manager and ...

Astemo

Sr. Engineer - Core Engineering

Farmington Hills, MI

$102K - $141K/yr

In this role, the Senior Engineer will lead and influence material selection, structural integrity ... Guide structural, strength, and fatigue analysis using FEA tools, and correlate analysis results ...

Adient

Lead Product Engineer - Foam

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

This includes, but is not limited to FEA, GD&T, root cause analysis, DVP, DFMEA, and use of carry ... Reports To Chief Engineer Education Required B.S. in mechanical engineering Experience Required ...

Colson Group

Product Engineer

Saint Joseph, MI

Mechanical Engineer Location: St. Joseph, MI Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Entry-Mid ... Exposure to FEA or simulation tools * Hands-on prototyping and testing experience What We Offer

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for fea engineer in Michigan is $88,687.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,200.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fea Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering, proficiency in mathematical modeling, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Mastery of FEA software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN, and relevant certifications, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential to ensure accurate simulations, optimize product designs, and contribute to successful engineering projects.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a FEA Engineer?

As a FEA Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing finite element models, running simulations to predict product behavior under various conditions, and analyzing the results to identify potential design improvements or weaknesses. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure simulation results align with real-world performance and project requirements. You may also be responsible for documenting your findings, presenting recommendations, and refining models based on new data or project needs. This role provides opportunities to impact product safety, reliability, and efficiency through your technical expertise.

What is an FEA Engineer job?

An FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer is responsible for using computer simulations to analyze the structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics behavior of products or components. They use FEA software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN to predict stresses, deformations, and failures in materials under various conditions. FEA Engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to optimize designs, improve product reliability, and reduce costs. Their role involves interpreting results, validating simulations with physical tests, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product performance.

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Infographic showing various Fea Engineer job openings in Michigan as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,687 per year, or $42.6 per hour.

CAE NVH & Durability Analyst I

ROUSH

Livonia, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Roush rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 418 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
Join a team where your analysis shapes the future of mobility and innovation. At our facility in Livonia, MI, you’ll work on cutting‑edge CAE challenges across automotive, aerospace, and emerging technology industries—using advanced tools, solving real engineering problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work in products that go to market. This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability problems to aid engineering in the upfront design of automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and industrial segments. This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. Click Here to meet our CAE Manager and get a peek at what we do.

Responsibilities: 

  • Build NVH / Durability models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as Nastran, Abaqus / Optistruct / ANSYS. 
  • Run NVH / Durability simulations (Linear, Non-linear, Dynamic), postprocess results, and provide engineering solutions.  
  • Develop detailed reports to support customer meetings.  
  • Develop Python scripts for workflow automation.  
  • Learn new CAE tools quickly. 
  • Manage analysis files according to company data-retention policies. 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration. 
  • Experience in fundamentals of FEA methodologies. 
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, automotive systems, and fundamentals of developing structures for NVH & Durability. 
  • Good attention to detail and ability to use hand calculations and free body diagrams to validate input and results. Ability to communicate verbal and written technical information. 
  • Excellent problem-solving ability. 
Preferred Skills:
  • Master of Science or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration. 
  • U.S. Citizen allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
  • Experience in writing process automation using python, or Excel VBA or C functions.  
  • Familiarity with FEA/ fatigue simulation software packages (Nastran, Abaqus, nCode etc.) 
  • Software skills in finite element pre-processors, and post-processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META). 
  • Experience with real-world data integration and experimental validation. 

Our Full-Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
Visit our website:  www.roush.com
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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.
 

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