Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, defense, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan engineers better outcomes through adaptive and integrated services—from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, chemical processing, and cybersecurity, Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide customer-driven solutions that are flexible, scalable, and cost-effective. Belcan’s unique capabilities have led to continuous growth and success for nearly 60 years.

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Title:

Battery Pack Structural CAE

Location:

Tustin, CA (Zip Code: 92780)

Duration: 5+ Months

Pay Rate: $49.77 - $80/hr (Immediate start)

• Health care coverage
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off, PTO, holidays, and other paid leave required by law

• Heavy focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
• Random vibration profile development for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
• PIF fixture development and tuning to match vehicle response/damage
• PIF durability analysis of battery system using finite element tools such as Optistruct, ANSA, and Hyperview/META
• Interpret CAE results to design engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization
• Cooperate with design engineers and suppliers to collect pertinent material properties, connection information, and relevant CAE modeling for analysis
• Participate in meshing and connecting parts based on the necessities of the team
• Participate in developing analysis procedure for durability load cases and benchmarking

• BS + 7 years, MS+ 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Experience in ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures
• Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics
• Experience of preparing formal reports summarizing analysis results
• Basic knowledge of material properties associated with automotive structures and battery systems (metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, electronics)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

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