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Project Engineer II - Structural Analysis

AVL North America

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Location
Plymouth, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

AVL Mobility Technologies is seeking a Project Engineer II in Structural Analysis to provide technical expertise for business development and engineering program execution. The engineer will perform project work, plan meshing and engineering analyses, support design recommendations and analysis-test correlations, and coordinate technical developments and design issue resolution. The role also prepares and presents results to internal and external customers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Meshing SoftwareFinite Element ModelingANSAABAQUSMETAStress AnalysisForced Vibration AnalysisFatigue AnalysisVibro-AcousticsHeat TransferThermal Stress AnalysisDesign OptimizationDesign of ExperimentsTOSCAPython ScriptingAVL ASTExciteCommunicationAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementCustomer CollaborationTeamworkCustomer Program Delivery

Qualifications

3+ Years ExperienceBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related FieldMaster's DegreeUS Work Authorization

Full job description

AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Project Engineer II - Structural Analysis

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team. We are specifically looking for a Project Engineer II - Structural Analysis to provide technical expertise to cross-functional business development and engineering program team execution activities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Roles:

  • Performs project work within specified deadlines.

  • Plans and formulates meshing and engineering analysis according to project requirements.

  • Works on specific phases or aspects of projects using CAE analysis or technical studies to provide design recommendations and define material requirements. Also supports correlations of analysis with tests.

  • Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.

  • Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues.

  • Prepares and presents results to internal and external customers.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • 3-5+ years’ experience in area of expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • Masters’ degree preferred

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Accountability for individual and team delivery

  • Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement

  • Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver to customer program expectation

Additional Skills:

  • Experience with meshing software to create Finite Element Models required. ANSA preferred.

  • Experience in using ABAQUS solver required and META software for post processing preferred.

  • Experience with stress analysis and forced vibration analysis required.

  • Experience with fatigue analysis preferred.

  • Experience with the following beneficial:

  • vibro-acoustics

  • Heat transfer and thermal stress analysis.

  • Design optimization and DOE

  • TOSCA software

  • Scripting with python

  • AVL AST software (Excite)

  • AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or accesswww.avl.comas a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling (734)-446-4106.

ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more:www.avl.com

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Location:

Offsite in Michigan, MI, US Plymouth, MI, US

Company: AVL Mobility Technologies Inc

Job Function: Mobility Technologies

Contract Type:

Posting Date: Nov 5, 2026

Job ID: 39717

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more:www.avl.com

How this job compares

Set against the 5,140 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Michigan median$99–140K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$36–47/hr287 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 99 open Project Engineer jobs in Michigan and 5,140 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,977 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,129 of the 5,140 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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