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Slate Auto

Sr. CAE Durability Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$120K/yr

ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize ... Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate) Position: Sr. CAE Durability Engineer (Job Code: 1016) Duties

Slate Auto

Sr. Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$156K/yr

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 ...

Recar

Sr. CAE Durability Engineer

Troy, MI

$120K/yr

ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize ... Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate) Position: Sr. CAE Durability Engineer (Job Code: 1016) Duties

Recar

Sr. Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer

Troy, MI

$156K/yr

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 ...

Slate Auto

Sr. Vehicle CAE Durability Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$156K/yr

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 ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Raymond, OH · On-site

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Raymond, OH · On-site

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Columbus, OH

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Dublin, OH

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Raymond, OH

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

Goken

Test Engineer - Durability

Marysville, OH

Lead and execute vehicle durability tests at external proving grounds, public roads, and ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant industry experience. * Education with the ...

ALTEN Technology USA

$80K - $90K/yr

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Durability Test Engineer to join our team dedicated ... Vehicle-Level Test Plan Development: Design, document, and manage comprehensive whole-vehicle ...

eTeam

Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

... vehicle response/damage PIF durability analysis of battery system using finite element tools such ... engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization Cooperate with design ...

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What are Vehicle Durability Engineers?

Vehicle Durability Engineers are professionals who evaluate and improve the lifespan and reliability of vehicles and their components. They design and implement tests to simulate real-world usage, identifying potential points of failure and working with design teams to enhance product durability. Their work ensures that vehicles can withstand various stresses and environmental conditions over time, resulting in safer and more reliable products for consumers.

What is the difference between Vehicle Durability Engineer vs Vehicle Reliability Engineer?

AspectVehicle Durability EngineerVehicle Reliability Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, certifications in durability testingBachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, certifications in reliability analysis
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, vehicle prototypes, field testingDesign teams, testing labs, data analysis
Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturing, OEMs, suppliersAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Vehicle Durability Engineers focus on ensuring vehicles withstand long-term use and environmental stresses through durability testing. Vehicle Reliability Engineers concentrate on analyzing and improving vehicle systems' dependability and performance. While both roles require engineering backgrounds and involve testing, durability engineers emphasize physical endurance, whereas reliability engineers focus on system consistency and failure prevention.

What are some common challenges Vehicle Durability Engineers face when testing new vehicle models?

Vehicle Durability Engineers often encounter challenges such as replicating real-world driving conditions in a controlled environment, managing the logistics of lengthy test cycles, and quickly identifying the root causes of failures in complex systems. They must collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions and ensure that recommendations are both practical and cost-effective. Staying up-to-date with evolving materials, testing technologies, and regulatory requirements is also crucial in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vehicle Durability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vehicle Durability Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering, with expertise in fatigue analysis, material science, and structural testing. Familiarity with simulation software like ANSYS, durability test equipment, and data analysis tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as FE certification. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork skills help you investigate failures and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring vehicles meet safety and longevity standards, ultimately improving product reliability and customer satisfaction.
What states have the most Vehicle Durability Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Vehicle Durability Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Vehicle Durability Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Sr. CAE Durability Engineer

Slate Auto

Troy, MI • On-site

$120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

ABOUT SLATE
At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
Employer: Re: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, chassis, and closures structure; work with CAE tools to lead and guide the design; responsible for assessing performance in durability, strength, and stiffness of a vehicle structure using nCode, DesignLife, and OptiStruct; use pre-processing tools like ANSA and HyperMesh to create and debug the full vehicle durability model, as well as use nCode and HyperWorks to post-process the durability and stiffness simulation results; understand the problem by digging into and analyzing the results; find an optimized solution by performing several full vehicle durability simulation iterations, and suggest recommendations for improving the design; utilize structural stiffness, stress-strain analysis, NVH evaluation, impact analysis, fatigue durability assessment, Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh, HyperView, and nCode to perform duties; involved in component and vehicle testing, and correlate CAE results with test data; responsible for applying advanced methods like DOE and DFSS to optimize the design; create reports to present the results of the simulations and the improvements achieved; and communicate with the design team, manufacturing team, and suppliers to achieve the desired vehicle performance.
Location: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, MI 48083;
Salary: $120,000 per year;
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Automotive Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);
Experience: Two (2) years in the position above, as an Advanced Durability Engineer, as a CAD Engineer, as a CAE Engineer, as a Design Engineer, as a Product Engineer, as a Reliability Engineer, or in a related occupation;
Other Requirements: Experience must include two (2) years' use of all the following: structural stiffness, stress-strain analysis, NVH evaluation, impact analysis, fatigue durability assessment, Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh, HyperView, and nCode.
Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Employer Contact:
Tara Lewis
Head of Talent Acquisition
Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)
2716 Daley Dr
Troy, MI 48083
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WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
  • Safety First
  • Delight Customers
  • One Team
  • Relentless Improvement
  • Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
  • Respectful Collaboration
  • Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.

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