1002 FEA Analyst MID /SR

Alten México; Santiago de Querétaro; Remote; MXN 640,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work scheme

Job summary

ALTEN Mexico is hiring a skilled FEA Analyst to contribute to the Iron Air Battery project. You will perform advanced finite element analyses for structures, shock, vibration, and durability to ensure performance and safety of mechanical, thermal, and airflow components. Remote work is available for this role.

Requirements include 3+ years in structural FEA and hands-on experience with FEA tools. Strong communication and design-translation skills are essential for this role in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years for analyst or 6+ years for senior analyst in structural FEA.
• Hands-on experience with a recognized FEA pre/post processor and solver.
• Topology and sizing optimization experience.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, dynamics, vibration, fatigue, and engineering validation.
• Meshing, idealization, boundary conditions, load-case definition, material models, and model quality checks.
• Correlation or validation of models using available test or historical data.
• Design optimization and clear translation of CAE findings into actionable design changes.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, or validate structural models for pack structures, roof/base skid, cell hardware, and plastic or scrubber components.
• Evaluate material reduction and structural margin while protecting requirements.
• Perform shock, vibration, stiffness, stress, and durability assessments as applicable.
• Document assumptions, load cases, mesh quality, results, limitations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers to iterate geometry and support verification planning.

Skills

Structural FEA

Topology optimization

Dynamics & Vibration

Material mechanics

Mesh generation

CAvE validation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

FEA software tools

Job description

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group. Currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a FEA Analyst who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery, a large-scale energy storage solution, through advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with structural simulation specialist for structures, shock, vibration, and durability. The goal is to ensure the performance, safety, and durability of mechanical, thermal, and airflow components, optimizing the design for scalability and efficiency in grid-level applications.

Location: Remote
Experience Level: 3+ years
English: B2–C1

Key Responsibilities

• Build, update, or validate structural models for pack structures, roof/base skid, cell hardware, and plastic or scrubber components.
• Evaluate material reduction and structural margin while protecting requirements.
• Perform shock, vibration, stiffness, stress, and durability assessments as applicable.
• Document assumptions, load cases, mesh quality, results, limitations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers to iterate geometry and support verification planning.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years for analyst or 6+ years for senior analyst in structural FEA.
• Hands‑on experience with a recognized FEA pre/post processor and solver.
• Topology and sizing optimization experience.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, dynamics, vibration, fatigue, and engineering validation.
• Meshing, idealization, boundary conditions, load‑case definition, material models, and model quality checks.
• Correlation or validation of models using available test or historical data.
• Design optimization and clear translation of CAE findings into actionable design changes.

• English level B2–C1.

Preferred Skills

• Multiphysics simulations (CFD-FEA coupling)
• Knowledge of iron-air batteries,
• Knowledge of NFPA 69
• Knowledge of IEC 62485
• Expertise with Python/MATLAB

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.
• Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

• Competitive salary
• Benefits above those required by law
• Career growth and development plan
• Remote work scheme