Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

CAE Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeZacoalco de Torres, Jalisco, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or a related technical discipline is required.
At least 5 years of experience with finite element analysis applications is required.
Experience with scripting and CAE process automation tools such as Isight, HyperStudy, or modeFRONTIER, including workflow automation and regression modeling for nonlinear engineering applications, is required.
Experience with parametric computer-aided design systems such as Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks is required.
Demonstrated aptitude in root cause analysis and failure analysis is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide engineering analysis support, primarily using finite element analysis, for short fiber-reinforced plastic and copper alloy component systems using Altair HyperWorks and Abaqus.
Perform nonlinear durability and linear vibration simulations.
Correlate CAE simulation results with real-world product performance and recommend improvements to increase simulation accuracy.
Develop scripts and automation solutions to improve CAE process efficiency.
Use process automation and optimization tools such as SIMULIA Isight, Altair HyperStudy, and modeFRONTIER to automate CAE workflows.
Develop regression models for nonlinear engineering applications to support innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
Communicate technical knowledge, simulation results, and experimental findings effectively to peers, management, and customers in written and verbal formats.
Participate in relevant training and conferences to remain current with developments in CAE technologies, simulation methodologies, and engineering tools.
Travel as needed to support business and project requirements.

Desired Qualifications

A PhD in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience with SIMULIA products, including Abaqus and Isight, is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience with Altair products, including HyperWorks and SimLab, is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience providing CAE engineering user support and training is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience using CAE modeling to predict nonlinear structural behavior in short fiber-reinforced plastics and metals is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience with scripting and CAE process automation tools such as Isight, HyperStudy, and modeFRONTIER is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence to develop regression models for nonlinear engineering applications is preferred.
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams is preferred.
Experience with analytical engineering tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica is preferred.

Your Job

We are looking for a CAE Project Leader – Structural to join our Transportation and Industrial Solutions team in Guadalajara, Mexico.

In this role, you will lead and support structural CAE activities for automotive connector applications, using advanced simulation methods and tools to evaluate and validate structural performance. You will collaborate with engineering teams to drive design improvements, enhance simulation accuracy, automate CAE workflows, and develop innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Our Team

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex provides a broad portfolio of connectivity products, services, and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industries.

As part of our expanding CAE team within the Transportation and Industrial Solutions Division, you will work in a highly technical environment focused on simulation, product performance, engineering analysis, and design optimization.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and provide engineering analysis support, primarily using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), for short fiber-reinforced plastic and copper alloy component systems using Altair HyperWorks and Abaqus.
Perform nonlinear durability and linear vibration simulations.
Correlate CAE simulation results with real-world product performance and recommend improvements to increase simulation accuracy.
Develop scripts and automation solutions to improve CAE process efficiency.
Use process automation and optimization tools such as SIMULIA Isight, Altair HyperStudy, and modeFRONTIER to automate CAE workflows.
Develop regression models for nonlinear engineering applications to support innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
Communicate technical knowledge, simulation results, and experimental findings effectively to peers, management, and customers in both written and verbal formats.
Participate in relevant training and conferences to remain current with developments in CAE technologies, simulation methodologies, and engineering tools.
Travel as needed to support business and project requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience with FEA applications.
Experience with scripting and CAE process automation tools such as Isight, HyperStudy, or modeFRONTIER, including workflow automation and regression modeling for nonlinear engineering applications.
Experience with parametric CAD systems such as Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Demonstrated aptitude in root cause analysis and failure analysis.

What Will Put You Ahead

PhD in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience with SIMULIA products, including Abaqus and Isight.
5+ years of experience with Altair products, including HyperWorks and SimLab.
3+ years of experience providing CAE engineering user support and training.
3+ years of experience using CAE modeling to predict nonlinear structural behavior in short fiber-reinforced plastics and metals.
3+ years of experience with scripting and CAE process automation tools such as Isight, HyperStudy, and modeFRONTIER.
2+ years of experience applying Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence to develop regression models for nonlinear engineering applications.
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Experience with analytical engineering tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions, enabling innovation in industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. We design and manufacture critical connectivity solutions that improve lives.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $985.2M
Headquarters: Wichita, KS
Founded: 1940

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