Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior CAE Durability Engineer. This role will focus on battery system dynamics, including modal, random vibration, and shock analysis.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- BS with 7 years, MS with 2 years, or PhD in mechanical engineering or a 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 in 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
- Prior work experience in the client's industry
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in battery pack structural CAE
- Familiarity with Altair OptiStruct
- Experience with developing analysis procedures for durability load cases and benchmarking
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Heavy focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
- Develop random vibration profiles for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
- Develop and tune PIF fixtures to match vehicle response/damage
- Conduct PIF durability analysis of battery systems 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
- Collaborate 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 team necessities
For immediate consideration, please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.