CAE Structural and Dynamics Engineer

Job overview

The CAE Structural and Dynamics Engineer role is onsite in Mount Vernon, WA, with compensation of $100,100–$156,600 per year. The PACCAR Technical Center supports heavy-duty truck development and works with Kenworth and Peterbilt engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Perform finite element analysis across components, assemblies, and vehicle platforms
• develop and validate multi-body dynamics models
• predict fatigue and durability life and correlate results with physical testing
• support model setup, meshing, and post-processing
• collaborate with validation teams on data acquisition and simulation feedback
• manage project execution, resources, dependencies, and risks
• communicate results and design recommendations
• prepare technical reports
• improve simulation practices and support next-generation vehicle technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cae structural and dynamics engineer

full-time

mount vernon wa

paccar

finite element analysis

vehicle dynamics

durability

fatigue analysis

abaqus

ls-dyna

heavy-duty trucks

$100,100–$156,600

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match up to 5%
• funded pension plan
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• short- and long-term disability
• life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires seven or more years of engineering experience, structural CAE, durability, or vehicle dynamics experience, nonlinear FEA experience, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

About the employer

PACCAR Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing. Sector: 33.