CAE Engineer
Research and Development
Mechanical Engineering
São Paulo, SP
On-site
TRACTIAN is transforming the industrial world by empowering frontline maintenance workers to achieve more. We’ve fused cutting-edge hardware with innovative software into one powerful platform, disrupting legacy systems and delivering smarter, faster solutions for our clients.
Set up and run FEM analyses: linear/nonlinear static, modal transient, random, frequency response, explicit, durability.
Analyze vibrational behavior, derive FRFs, and interpret mode shapes to optimize performance.
Apply DOE, response surfaces, optimization, and uncertainty analyses to explore design space and quantify risk.
Plan and perform tests for model correlation and validation.
Partner with test teams on accelerated life testing, translating field data into test requirements and simulation inputs.
Script pre/post-processing (Python, MATLAB) to scale studies and improve modeling quality.
Document standards, templates, and best practices; propose new methods to capture physics and speed up iteration.
Work closely with product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production teams, guiding decisions with technical data.
Deliver clear reports and presentations explaining assumptions, modeling choices, limitations, and design implications.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
Strong understanding of FEM fundamentals, with hands-on experience.Ability to explain model behavior and link results to underlying physics.
Experience in test-based model calibration/validation and correlating simulation with experimental data.
Knowledge of fatigue analysis and durability assessment.
Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data processing, automation, and custom tool development.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
Proactive, self-directed learner who goes beyond the brief to resolve issues.
Advanced English level.
Live in or have availability to move to São Paulo.
Expertise in vibration and structural dynamics.
Experience in optimization, robust/stochastic design, and uncertainty quantification.
Hands-on experience with FEA pre-processing tools and solvers (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, OptiStruct, Nastran, Radioss, HyperMesh/ANSA).
• Competitive salary and stock options
• Optional fully funded English / Spanish courses
• 30 days of paid annual leave
• Education and courses stipend
• Employee Giving
• Earn a trip anywhere in the world every 4 years
• Up to R$1.000/mo for meals and remote work allowance
• Health plan with national coverage and without coparticipation
• Dental Insurance: we help you with dental treatment for a better quality of life.
• Gympass and Sports Incentive: R$300/mo extra if you practice activities
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