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Senior CAE Durability Engineer
Job in
Tustin, Orange County, California, 92681, USA
Listed on 2026-05-30
Listing for:
Hydrogen UK Ltd
Contract
position Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior CAE Durability Engineer
Pay Rate: $75–$80/hr |
Location: Tustin, CA (Onsite) |
Duration: 6-Month Contract |
Schedule: Standard Business Hours
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior CAE Durability Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. In this role, you will lead finite element analysis (FEA) and durability simulations with a strong focus on battery system dynamics, including modal analysis, random vibration, and shock. You will work cross-functionally with design engineers and suppliers to drive design optimization and support physical validation testing.
Job ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the CAE/Structural Analysis department.
Key responsibilities include:
Job Duties and Functions
- Lead durability analysis of battery systems using finite element tools including Altair Opti Struct, ANSA, and Hyperview/META
- Develop random vibration profiles for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
- Develop and tune PIF fixtures to match vehicle response and damage characteristics
- Conduct battery system dynamics analyses, including modal, random vibration, and shock simulations
- Interpret and communicate CAE results to design engineers and recommend feasible design changes for optimization
- Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to gather material properties, connection data, and relevant CAE modeling inputs
- Participate in meshing and connecting parts in alignment with team requirements
- Contribute to the development of analysis procedures for durability load cases and benchmarking activities
- Proficiency in Altair Opti Struct (required), ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META or comparable simulation software
- Strong working knowledge of dynamic analysis of automotive structures
- Solid understanding of solid mechanics, materials science, structural analysis, and dynamics
- Familiarity with material properties relevant to automotive structures and battery systems, including metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, and electronics
- Experience preparing formal technical reports summarizing analysis results and recommendations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience,
OR - MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience,
OR - PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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