FEA Validation Engineer

FEA Validation Engineer | Troy, MIWe are seeking a FEA Validation Engineer to support our client in Troy, MI. WHO WE ARE LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING We are looking for a FEA Validation Engineer to support Automotive product development involving chassis / suspension, structural components, support structures through FEA/CAE analysis, physical testing, and simulation-to-test correlation. Responsibilities: Develop FEA models and perform structural analysis to support automotive component validation. Plan and coordinate validation testing based on customer and engineering requirements.Perform FEA-to-test correlation, analyze results, identify root causes, and recommend design improvements.Develop test methods, fixtures/jigs, validation plans, procedures, and engineering reports ork with design engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams from development through production launch.Manage project schedules and communicate technical results and recommendations to customers. WHAT YOU'LL NEEDEssential: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.1+ years of FEA, CAE, validation, or automotive engineering experience preferred.Strong knowledge of FEA and finite element modeling.Experience with HyperMesh/HyperWorks and Abaqus; Nastran experience preferred.Experience with physical testing, data acquisition, fatigue analysis, or FEA-test correlation preferred.Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills. WHAT YOU'LL GET Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA401K with a match and immediate vestingShort-term & long-term disability, life insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOngoing professional developmentOpportunity to work on industry leading projects