Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Location: Tustin, CA 92780, United States

Duration: 6+ months (possible extension and conversion)

Pay Range: $75-$80/hr.

• 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 Opti Struct, ANSA, and Hyper View
• 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 Hyper View or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures
• Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics
• Experience 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

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.