Senior FEA Engineer - Iron Air Battery Systems (Remote)

ALTEN MÉXICO; Santiago de Querétaro; Remote; MXN 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work scheme

Competitive salary

Career growth plan

Job summary

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a skilled FEA Analyst to contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery through advanced finite element analysis of structures, shock, vibration, and durability. The role focuses on performance, safety, and durability of mechanical and thermal components for grid-scale applications.

Location is remote with 3+ years of experience required; English proficiency at B2/C1 is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

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

FEA analysis

Structural modeling

Meshing

Load cases

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil

Tools

FEM Solver

Python

MATLAB

Job description

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a skilled FEA Analyst to contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery through advanced finite element analysis of structures, shock, vibration, and durability. The role focuses on performance, safety, and durability of mechanical and thermal components for grid-scale applications.

Location is remote with 3+ years of experience required; English proficiency at B2/C1 is expected.