Battery Structural Engineer; CATIA, CAD _ _ Onsite @ Tustin, CA

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What You’ll Do

• Perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools such as Optistruct, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META.
• Use LS-Dyna to analyze CAD data and perform crash analyses for battery systems and components.
• Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to collect accurate material properties and connection details.
• Post-process and interpret CAE results, communicate findings to design teams, and recommend feasible design improvements for optimization.
• Use simulation results to define component or material performance requirements and establish design boundaries.
• Develop and guide physical test plans to validate analysis results.
• Lead the development of robust processes and strategies for analysis, optimization, and delivery of high-quality battery systems.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of a BS degree with 7+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Optistruct, Abaqus, Hyperview/META, and LS-Dyna applied to automotive structural analysis.
• Strong background in solid mechanics, materials science, and structural analysis principles.
• Proficiency in CATIA and experience building FEA models from CAD data.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing component and subsystem tests.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver formal reports summarizing analysis results and recommendations.
• Solid understanding of material properties relevant to automotive structures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of first-principles physics related to automotive body structures and energy management.
• Familiarity with automotive design, development processes, and system-level requirements.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function Design
• Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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