Product Analyst - Propulsion Systems Battery Durability

ESP Engineered; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Chennai is looking for a highly skilled Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the automotive sector, preferably on Electric vehicles. The selected candidate will focus on analyzing battery durability, working on propulsion systems, and conducting durability and fatigue simulations. Essential skills include knowledge of finite element methods and proficiency with tools like Hyperworks and Abaqus. A collaborative team-oriented mindset is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience working for Auto OEMs/Suppliers, preferably on Electric vehicles.
• Deep knowledge of dynamic analysis using finite element methods.
• Thorough understanding of the structural integrity of propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and perform CAE reports on battery durability.
• Focus on structural integrity components in propulsion systems.
• Conduct durability and fatigue simulations of components.

Skills

Finite element methods

Vehicle propulsion systems

CAD and CAE packages

Thermomechanical fatigue

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Engineering (Mechanical/Automotive)

Tools

Hyperworks (Ansa, Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct or Nastran)

Abaqus

FEMFAT

MATLAB

Solidworks

Job description

Job Details

• 4-8 yrs
• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and CAE reports of battery durability
• Propulsion systems components or subsystems, focusing on structural integrity, working together with the team to generate optimal solutions
• Road load vibrations
• Durability and fatigue simulation of components and subsystems, including high cycle fatigue, low cycle fatigue, vibration (harmonic and random), thermomechanical fatigue
• Work in a team with other engineering areas, always including the influences of other sectors in the work of CAE and vice versa

Communications & Working Relationships

Internal: work closely with Battery chief engineer/DREs and Global CAE tech leads.

Performance Indicators (Indicative)

Act in the support and technical direction to obtain optimized engineering solutions through the execution of numerical simulations and the application of knowledge and experience, with regard to structural integrity.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualifications/Skills and Experience: Bachelors / Masters in Engineering (Mechanical/Automotive) and >4 years experience working for Auto OEMs/Suppliers (preferably on Electric vehicles).

Essential Skills: Thorough knowledge of the English language including both written and oral communication; general knowledge of vehicle propulsion systems including internal combustion engines, transmissions, axles, drivelines, batteries, and eMotors; deep knowledge of finite element methods (linear and nonlinear), strength of materials, solid mechanics, dynamics, and vibrations; low cycle, high cycle fatigue, thermomechanical fatigue; deep knowledge of Hyperworks (Ansa, Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct or Nastran) and Abaqus for nonlinear static analysis and dynamic (modal, FRF, PSD), Femfat for fatigue; general knowledge of CAD and CAE packages including Hyperworks, Abaqus, Optistruct, FEMFAT, Ncode, MATLAB, NX, Teamcenter, and Solidworks; thorough knowledge of Microsoft or Google office products.

Competencies, Core Values & Behaviours

Cross‑functional interaction – team‑oriented, good and effective communication (both oral and written); agility at work – situational awareness, ability to make quick planning and cost decisions on limited information, communicating risks clearly; versatility – ability to work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously; interacts mainly with the powertrain/vehicle design and testing teams, working from early stages of product development to diagnosis of problems and failures.