Description
ALTEN Mexico is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We support key industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Telecom, Banking & Insurance, and Rail, delivering services ranging from product development and engineering design to testing, validation, manufacturing, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced

CAE Concept & Meshing Engineer.

to join our engineering team. This role focuses on the development and assessment of advanced

Body-in-White (BIW)

concepts through finite element modeling, structural analysis, and optimization techniques supporting early vehicle development programs.

Experience Level:

5+ years
English:

C1 Preferred
Full-time | Engineering
✈️

Valid Visa and Passport are desirable

Main Responsibilities

- Develop

Rapid Concept Development (RCD)

models for advanced Body-in-White (BIW) structures.
- Build and maintain high-quality

Finite Element (FE)

models and meshes for structural assessment.
- Perform CAE simulations using industry-standard solvers such as

LS-DYNA, Nastran, OptiStruct, and Isight .
- Apply optimization methodologies including

shape, gauge, material, topology, and topography optimization .
- Prepare models for optimization studies and execute design exploration processes.
- Utilize FE mesh morphing techniques to support design iterations and concept evaluations.
- Analyze simulation results and generate technical reports summarizing structural performance.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to propose countermeasures, improvements, and innovative vehicle structure concepts.
- Support the evaluation of lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing technologies for automotive structures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering , or a related field.
5+ years of experience

in CAE, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), or vehicle structural development.
Strong knowledge of

automotive Body-in-White (BIW)

systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with

LS-DYNA, Nastran, OptiStruct, and Isight .
Experience with

SFE CONCEPT

and concept modeling methodologies.
Knowledge of

FE mesh generation, mesh morphing, and model-building techniques .
Familiarity with automotive materials including

steel, aluminum, and composite materials .
Understanding of structural mechanics and the behavior of

thin-walled structures .
Experience with

Teamcenter, Siemens NX, and VisProfessional

is considered a strong advantage.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
High proficiency in

English (speaking, reading, and writing) .

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting early-stage vehicle architecture and lightweighting initiatives.
Background in optimization-driven design methodologies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams within the automotive industry.
Experience presenting technical recommendations directly to design and vehicle integration teams.

Benefits
•

Sueldo base
•

Confiable de Gastos Médicos Mayores (incluye plan dental y visión)
•

15 días de aguinaldo
•

25% de prima vacacional
•

12 días de vacaciones (A partir del primer año)
•

Seguro social
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Vales de despensa quincenales

📌 (2183T) Ingeniero CAE | Industria Automotriz (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Alten Mexico
📍 Ciudad de México