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CAE Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering. Employers in automotive, aerospace, and defense regularly file LCAs for these positions. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, with STEM master's holders getting a second draw.
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Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.
BENEFITS:
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
- Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs
- 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
- Visa sponsorship
JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:
- Virtual product analysis using FEA tools to engineering product development team with recommendation across various product development teams. Engineer will support various analyses projects based on customer requests including (not limited to) Vibrational, CFD, Structural performed using FEA tools. Analysis will be performed using tools like Ansys, Nastran, Fluent, LSDYNA
- Involving with NPI program from the concept stage to production stage and provide all the product feasibility recommendations to design team by using the Virtual FEA tool.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to define and develop simulation process for large structures.
- Serve as technical point of contact for the engineering team.
- Collaborate with the product group to define and negotiate system requirements.
- Direct, perform, and/or review VPD analyses to determine system architecture and component specifications.
- Oversee and participate in component and system DMFEAs and DVP&Rs
- Direct and review validation activities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus 3-5 years of experience
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- FEA, Design, Durability, NVH, process improvement, and Optimization
- Creo Simulate
- Expertise in Fastening (Bolt Joint Analysis), Powertrain
- Experience with Abaqus (Implicit and Explicit), Hyperworks, NASTRAN/Optistruct, Siemens Simcneter3D
- Experience in correlation of Test and Simulation of component and assembly level
- Expertise in presenting the Simulation reports to Product team to improve the performance of the product
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.
Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
The pay range for this role is:
92,000 - 98,000 USD per year (Mossville, IL)
INTRODUCTION
Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.
BENEFITS:
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
- Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs
- 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
- Visa sponsorship
JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:
- Virtual product analysis using FEA tools to engineering product development team with recommendation across various product development teams. Engineer will support various analyses projects based on customer requests including (not limited to) Vibrational, CFD, Structural performed using FEA tools. Analysis will be performed using tools like Ansys, Nastran, Fluent, LSDYNA
- Involving with NPI program from the concept stage to production stage and provide all the product feasibility recommendations to design team by using the Virtual FEA tool.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to define and develop simulation process for large structures.
- Serve as technical point of contact for the engineering team.
- Collaborate with the product group to define and negotiate system requirements.
- Direct, perform, and/or review VPD analyses to determine system architecture and component specifications.
- Oversee and participate in component and system DMFEAs and DVP&Rs
- Direct and review validation activities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus 3-5 years of experience
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- FEA, Design, Durability, NVH, process improvement, and Optimization
- Creo Simulate
- Expertise in Fastening (Bolt Joint Analysis), Powertrain
- Experience with Abaqus (Implicit and Explicit), Hyperworks, NASTRAN/Optistruct, Siemens Simcneter3D
- Experience in correlation of Test and Simulation of component and assembly level
- Expertise in presenting the Simulation reports to Product team to improve the performance of the product
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.
Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
The pay range for this role is:
92,000 - 98,000 USD per year (Mossville, IL)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a CAE Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your engineering degree directly supports CAE work. A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering strengthens your petition. Degrees in physics or mathematics may trigger an RFE unless your coursework includes FEA or simulation methods.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find Level I through Level IV wage rates for your SOC code and work location before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage level.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAE Engineer roles by employers who have filed LCAs for simulation and analysis positions. This shows you which companies have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this specific occupation, not just general engineering roles.
Check if your employer is cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B isn't subject to the annual lottery. If you're considering a CAE role at a national lab or university research center, you can file year-round.
Get your simulation software credentials documented early
Proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran is often central to specialty occupation arguments for CAE roles. Gather training certificates, project portfolios, and employer letters that tie your specific software expertise to the degree-level knowledge USCIS requires.
Clarify filing responsibilities before signing an offer
Confirm whether your employer will cover USCIS filing fees and whether they'll file standard or premium processing. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and is worth negotiating into your offer for roles with urgent project start dates.
H-1B Visa CAE Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAE Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. CAE Engineer positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the work requires theoretical and practical application of engineering principles attainable only through a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for simulation and analysis roles when the employer's job description clearly ties the duties to that degree requirement.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for CAE Engineers most frequently?
Automotive OEMs and suppliers, aerospace and defense contractors, and industrial equipment manufacturers are the heaviest filers of LCAs for CAE and simulation engineering roles. Software companies building CAE tools also sponsor regularly. You can see which specific employers have active filing histories for these positions by browsing CAE Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA data by occupation.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a CAE role without a specific project assigned yet?
USCIS requires that a bona fide job offer exist at the time of filing, but the role doesn't need to be tied to a single named project. Employers can file based on ongoing simulation and analysis workstreams. If your role involves staffing-agency placement at a third-party site, your employer will need to document end-client control, which can complicate approval.
How does my software specialization affect my H-1B petition as a CAE Engineer?
Specialization in tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or Nastran supports the specialty occupation argument because these platforms require advanced engineering knowledge to apply correctly. Including documented proof of your software proficiency, such as vendor certifications or project deliverables, helps your employer build a stronger petition. USCIS may issue an RFE if the job description reads as generic software operation rather than engineering analysis.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change CAE roles or employers mid-petition?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For CAE Engineers, moving between simulation roles within engineering stays within that window. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin work, and USCIS must receive it while your current status remains valid.