CAE Engineer Job in Netherlands, Other

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CAE Engineer Job Description

The Senior CAE performs simulations for the internal engineering departments, the automotive, the high-tech machine building and other suppliers of vehicle projects.
Next to automotive engineering, the organisation focusses on other engineering area’s earlier mentioned, like high-tech machine building, but public transportation as well. In every project the following CAE software is used, Abaqus, Nastran, Optistruct and more.


The main responsibilities of the CAE Engineer are:

You perform finite element analyses (FEA), starting with the generation of models to reporting the results. The analyses will be carried out on mechanical components and systems of the vehicle, but also on total vehicle level.

In all cases, the latest software will be used. You are responsible for realisation of projects within the agreed time frame and budget, with the expected level of quality. You maintain contacts with our engineers and with the internal and external customers. Depending on the project, it might be necessary to operate at different locations. Your job is to guide the other engineers within the group and to develop new and / or more efficient methods to analyse the behaviour of complex mechanical systems. The work consists of linear / non-linear, static, dynamic, fatigue or thermal analysis of components and systems, and combinations of the mentioned analyses.

CAE Engineer Job Requirements

What does Approba require from the CAE Engineer:

• You have completed a technical university degree (MSc or PhD level), preferably in Mechanics, automotive or aerospace engineering;
• You have knowledge of the finite element method and a high affinity with computer simulations;
• You are a team player, result-oriented and have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills;
• You have good oral and written skills in English, preferably also German;
• You have at least 6 years relevant work experience in a similar position;
• CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EUROPEAN WORKING PERMIT!

CAE Engineer Application Information

What can you expect as an CAE Engineer:

A responsible position in a leading international company.
Personal development opportunity’s through learning on the job and additional external trainings.
You can expect a market oriented compensation, including a wide range of fringe benefits


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