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This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week.
Towson, MD, United States
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
Position Overview: We are seeking a CAE Engineer to join our Towson CAE team. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize advanced simulation tools for analyzing and optimizing the durability and performance of our power tool products. Your expertise in CAE simulation technologies will be crucial in driving product development and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
- Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance.
- Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in areas including linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, material damage, fatigue life prediction, fluid structure interaction, design optimization, co-simulation, and multi-physics simulation.
- Verify simulation results with theoretical methods and test data.
- Analyze simulation results to inform sound design and business decisions in complex technical situations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product development solutions.
- Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
- Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
- Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles.
- Understanding of mass production manufacturing methods, such as die casting, plastic injection molding, and forging.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and flexible to adjust project priorities based on current business needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas.
- Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Skillsets:
- Experience in applying FEA within the consumer products and/or power tool industries.
- Experience in structural FEA workflows using ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS DYNA, and/or standalone LS-DYNA.
- Experience in CFD workflows, such as: airflow, thermal, and particle simulation.
- Experience in MBD workflows, such as: mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: impact dynamics, advanced material modeling (metals/plastics/rubbers/etc), fatigue life prediction, noise & vibration prediction, wear phenomena modeling, and design optimization.
- Experience programming in languages such as Python or MATLAB.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $96,600.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
CAE Engineer I
This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week.
Towson, MD, United States
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
Position Overview: We are seeking a CAE Engineer to join our Towson CAE team. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize advanced simulation tools for analyzing and optimizing the durability and performance of our power tool products. Your expertise in CAE simulation technologies will be crucial in driving product development and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
- Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance.
- Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in areas including linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, material damage, fatigue life prediction, fluid structure interaction, design optimization, co-simulation, and multi-physics simulation.
- Verify simulation results with theoretical methods and test data.
- Analyze simulation results to inform sound design and business decisions in complex technical situations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product development solutions.
- Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
- Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
- Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles.
- Understanding of mass production manufacturing methods, such as die casting, plastic injection molding, and forging.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and flexible to adjust project priorities based on current business needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas.
- Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Skillsets:
- Experience in applying FEA within the consumer products and/or power tool industries.
- Experience in structural FEA workflows using ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS DYNA, and/or standalone LS-DYNA.
- Experience in CFD workflows, such as: airflow, thermal, and particle simulation.
- Experience in MBD workflows, such as: mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: impact dynamics, advanced material modeling (metals/plastics/rubbers/etc), fatigue life prediction, noise & vibration prediction, wear phenomena modeling, and design optimization.
- Experience programming in languages such as Python or MATLAB.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
The Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $96,600.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a CAE Engineer
Document your simulation software credentials early
Gather certifications for tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so mismatches between your credentials and the posted role can stall or derail the labor certification.
Target aerospace and automotive OEM employers specifically
Large original equipment manufacturers in aerospace and automotive have established PERM pipelines and in-house immigration counsel. Smaller engineering consultancies often lack the infrastructure to sponsor green cards, so filtering your search by employer type saves months of dead-end conversations.
Search verified green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAE Engineer openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM for similar roles cuts prospecting time and surfaces opportunities where sponsorship is a realistic expectation, not a long shot.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery. Your employer files PERM with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, and your place in the permanent residency queue is secured without competing in a randomized selection round. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates move predictably.
Request a prevailing wage audit before offer negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage once PERM is filed, so knowing this number protects you from offers that will fail at the labor certification stage.
Align your job description with your O*NET occupation profile
Pull the O*NET profile for CAE Engineer or the closest matching occupation and compare it to your job offer letter. PERM filings get audited when the stated duties deviate significantly from standard occupation definitions, and close alignment reduces the risk of a DOL audit delaying your case.
Green Card CAE Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAE Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CAE Engineer positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker requiring a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline. If your role requires an advanced degree or your employer can document equivalent specialized expertise, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category when preparing the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for CAE Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 selections per year, awarded by lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for CAE Engineer roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL demonstrating that no minimally qualified U.S. worker was available for the role after a defined recruitment period. DOL reviews the application and either certifies it or requests an audit. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can then file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find CAE Engineer jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't explicitly advertise PERM sponsorship, which makes filtering by employer sponsorship history the most reliable approach. Migrate Mate surfaces CAE Engineer openings from employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring international engineers rather than discovering their policy only after an interview.
Can my employer start a PERM filing while I'm still on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is a practical advantage. PERM can be initiated at any point during your H-1B employment. Filing while you still have valid H-1B status preserves your work authorization while the green card process moves forward. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not yet current, you may be eligible to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability provisions.