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Job Title: Senior CAE Durability Engineer Location Tustin CA 92780 United States Duration: 6+ months contact with possible extension and conversion Pay Range: $75-$80/hr. Key Responsibilities ...

Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate) Position: Sr. CAE Durability Engineer (Job Code: 1016) Duties : Responsible for performing durability, strength and stiffness simulations to develop and optimize EV body ...

Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate) Position: Sr. Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer (Job Code: 1015) Duties : Responsible for performing durability, strength, and stiffness simulations to develop and optimize EV ...

$109K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * Minimum of 6 years of experience in durability analysis, structural simulation, or CAE methods development with a focus on FEA-based ...

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability ...

Lead and grow a large team of CAE engineers, providing deep technical coaching and defining ... the durability of metal joining methods. Software Stack: Expert-level command of pre/post ...

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... This entry-level position will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve CAE NVH / Durability ...

Sr. Manager Durability CAE

Irvine, CA · On-site

$196K - $245K/yr

Role Summary We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Senior Manager, Durability CAE to ... In this pivotal leadership role, you will direct a multidisciplinary engineering team performing ...

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How much do trainee cae durability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee cae durability engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Cae Durability Engineer vs Trainee Mechanical Engineer?

AspectTrainee Cae Durability EngineerTrainee Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, CAD/CAE software knowledgeEngineering degree, CAD software familiarity
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, simulation software, automotive/aerospace industriesManufacturing plants, design offices, various industries
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, heavy machineryManufacturing, product design, industrial sectors
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding specialized durability simulation rolesGeneral mechanical engineering roles

The Trainee Cae Durability Engineer focuses on durability analysis using CAE tools within automotive or aerospace sectors, emphasizing simulation and material testing. In contrast, a Trainee Mechanical Engineer has a broader scope, working across various manufacturing and design environments. Both roles require engineering degrees, but the specific skills and industry focus differ, making the comparison useful for those exploring specialized versus general mechanical engineering careers.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Cae Durability Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.
Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Dexian

Tustin, CA • On-site

$75 - $80/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Senior CAE Durability Engineer
Location Tustin CA 92780 United States
Duration: 6+ months contact with possible extension and conversion
Pay Range: $75-$80/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
- Heavy focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
- Random vibration profile development for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
- PIF fixture development and tuning to match vehicle response/damage
- PIF durability analysis of battery system using finite element tools such as Opti struct, ANSA, and HyperView
- Interpret CAE results to design engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization
- Cooperate with design engineers and suppliers to collect pertinent material properties, connection information, and relevant CAE modeling for analysis
- Participate in meshing and connecting parts based on the necessities of the team
- Participate in developing analysis procedure for durability load cases and benchmarking

This is what you'll need:
- BS + 7 years, MS+ 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
- Experience in ANSA, Abaqus, and HyperView or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures
- Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics
- Experience of preparing formal reports summarizing analysis results
- Basic knowledge of material properties associated with automotive structures and battery systems (metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, electronics)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skill

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/ .
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.