Lead Engineer- CAE AI

• AI/CAE Application Development

  Position Overview

  Responsible for advancing the application and deployment of AI in the CAE domain for power tools, with a focus on simulation scenarios such as structural analysis, drop testing, fluid dynamics, and thermal management. By developing surrogate models, automated simulation workflows, and intelligent evaluation tools, this role enables design engineers to obtain rapid performance assessments early in the product development cycle, improving R&D efficiency, optimization capability, and design decision quality.

  Main Responsibilities

• Identify and develop AI+CAE application scenarios, with a focus on structural analysis, drop testing, fluid dynamics, and thermal management.
• Build surrogate models, rapid prediction models, and intelligent evaluation methods based on simulation and test data.
• Develop lightweight tools for design engineers to enable rapid performance assessment based on 3D models or key parameter inputs.
• Drive automation of CAE pre-processing and post-processing, batch simulations, DOE, and optimization workflows to improve analysis efficiency.
• Establish standardized management mechanisms for simulation, test, and design data to support model training, validation, and continuous iteration.
• Collaborate with design, testing, manufacturing, and digital teams to embed intelligent simulation capabilities into the product development process.

• Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in CAE simulation development, including 5+ years of experience in simulation automation or AI-enabled engineering applications.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following areas: structural analysis, drop simulation, fluid analysis, and thermal analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one mainstream CAE software package, such as Abaqus, Ansys, LS-DYNA, Fluent, or STAR-CCM+.
• Proficient in Python and C++, with strong capabilities in data processing, modeling, and automation development.
• Solid foundation in machine learning; experience with surrogate models, DOE, design optimization, or intelligent evaluation tool development is preferred.
• Possesses strong English communication and reading comprehension skills, solid engineering problem-solving and analytical abilities, and proven cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in simulation automation, model calibration, test correlation, or digital twin projects.
• Hands-on experience embedding AI models into design workflows for direct use by design engineers.

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.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

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.