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Automotive Structural Engineer

汽车·汽车研发、制造

Automotive structural engineers design and optimize body, chassis and other key components to ensure safety, lightweight and manufacturability, playing a key role in vehicle development.

Daily work

  • 01Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA/UG
  • 02Conduct structural strength and crash simulation analysis with Abaqus/ANSYS
  • 03Participate in design reviews, coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, procurement teams for optimization
  • 04Follow prototype builds and resolve structural issues
  • 05Write design standards and technical documents, maintain BOM data

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in CAD software such as CATIA/UG/NX
  • Skilled in FEA using Abaqus/ANSYS/Nastran
  • Knowledgeable in automotive structural design principles and manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, painting)
  • Solid understanding of mechanics of materials, theoretical mechanics and lightweight design
  • Familiar with NEV crash safety regulations and testing procedures

Soft skills

  • Cross-departmental communication and coordination
  • Structured problem analysis and systematic solution ability
  • Stress resistance and multi-tasking management
  • Continuous learning and proactive follow-up on new technologies
  • Meticulous and rigorous work habits

Best suited for

Ideal for those with a strong interest in automotive mechanics, logical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to handle project pressure.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who seek rapid change, dislike repetitive meticulous work, or have low stress tolerance.

Salary (monthly)

20KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability4
AI Resistance4
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Entry Difficulty4
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Education Threshold3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

INTJISTJESTJENTJINTPENFPESFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityStableAI-resistantMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.