Senior CAE engineer

What You'll Do

As a CAE Engineer on the Dexmate Robotics team, you will be at the forefront of designing and validating mechanical systems for our next-generation manipulation robots. You'll guide design decisions using high-fidelity finite element models grounded in sound engineering principles, working closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to bring unprecedented robotic capabilities to life.

Core Responsibilities:

Develop and analyze comprehensive finite element models for robotic systems, from individual components to full assemblies

Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulations to evaluate performance against key requirements for strength, stiffness, durability, and manipulation accuracy

Guide mechanical design teams with actionable insights and design direction based on rigorous analysis

Optimize structural designs to minimize weight while maximizing stiffness, reliability, and performance under real-world operational loads

Define and analyze load cases for manipulation tasks, impacts, handling scenarios, and day-to-day operations

Validate FEA models through experimental testing and iterate based on physical performance data

Challenge traditional CAE methods and pioneer more efficient, accurate approaches for robotic systems

Collaborate with controls engineers to understand dynamic load profiles and system-level performance requirements

Support root cause analysis and failure investigation for production issues

Develop CAE workflows, best practices, and documentation to scale analysis capabilities across the team

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience OR PhD in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools

3+ years of experience in designing and analyzing mechanical systems using FEA and CAE tools

Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and material science

Proficiency in CAE software (Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, OptiStruct, or equivalent)

Experience with both implicit and explicit finite element analysis

Demonstrated ability to conduct static, dynamic, and durability analyses

Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and ability to translate analysis into actionable design recommendations

Experience with experimental validation methods and correlation between simulation and physical testing

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Self-motivated problem solver who can work independently on challenging technical problems

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience in robotics, automation, or mechatronics industries

Proficiency with multi-body dynamics simulation (ADAMS, MuJoCo, PyBullet)

Experience analyzing aluminum structures, composites, and advanced materials

Knowledge of advanced joining methods (adhesives, welding, mechanical fasteners)

Expertise in non-linear analysis, contact mechanics, and material characterization

Proficiency in programming/scripting for automation (Python, MATLAB)

Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, OnShape, CATIA, NX, etc.)

Familiarity with structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and modal testing

Experience with thermal-structural coupling and multi-physics simulations

Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability

Knowledge of fatigue analysis and life prediction methodologies