Lead Structural Modelling Engineer - Battery Cells & Packs

Verkor; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Verkor is seeking a Structural Modelling Engineer to join our CAE & Advanced Methods team at the Verkor Innovation Center in Grenoble, France. You will develop, validate, and deploy structural models for Li-ion battery cells, modules, and packs, correlating simulations with tests to support design optimization.

The role requires extensive experience in finite-element analysis, model order reduction, and hands-on testing, with collaboration across design engineers to accelerate development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Specialized knowledge in structural mechanics, strength of materials, thermal engineering, and thermo-mechanical behavior
• 10+ years of experience preferred in structural and thermal modeling, finite-element analysis, and model validation
• Proficiency in CAD, meshing, mathematical modeling, numerical methods, and model order reduction techniques
• Proficiency in scientific coding, preferably Python and/or Matlab
• Experience with simulation tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent platforms
• Experience in, and aptitude for, hands‑on laboratory activities and physical test interpretation
• Project management experience; English proficiency required; French is a plus

Responsabilités

• Develop structural finite-element models for Li-ion battery cells, module and pack assemblies, and associated components
• Perform meshing on complex 3D CAD designs and run structural and thermo-mechanical simulations under static and dynamic events such as shock, vibration, crash and durability
• Build surrogate models and reduced-order models from full-order finite-element models to accelerate design exploration
• Validate simulation models against physical test results and document correlation assumptions, limitations, and confidence levels
• Construct analysis workflows with product design engineers to support thermo-mechanical design optimization from early concept phases through the product lifecycle
• Develop physical test and simulation methods for mechanical characterization of cells, modules, and components, including material model identification
• Review scientific and technical literature to identify state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and structural or thermo-mechanical analysis
• Collaborate with product development leaders to deliver simulation case studies in line with project priorities and timelines
• Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analyses, prepare progress updates, and contribute to design review dossiers
• Contribute to intellectual property development by identifying and documenting innovative modeling methods, workflows, or design insights

Connaissances

English proficiency

Project management

Analytical thinking

Formation

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in related discipline

Outils

3DEXPERIENCE

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

Python

Matlab

Description du poste

Verkor is seeking a Structural Modelling Engineer to join our CAE & Advanced Methods team at the Verkor Innovation Center in Grenoble, France. You will develop, validate, and deploy structural models for Li-ion battery cells, modules, and packs, correlating simulations with tests to support design optimization.

The role requires extensive experience in finite-element analysis, model order reduction, and hands-on testing, with collaboration across design engineers to accelerate development.