Battery Structural Engineer (CATIA, CAD) _ 5+yrs exp _ Onsite @ Tustin, CA #24825

Blue Chip Talent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking an Embedded/Validation Engineer for their Tustin, CA facility. This position involves advanced durability analysis and crash testing for battery systems. Applicants should have a strong background in mechanical engineering with a focus on solid mechanics and design optimization. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years with a BS, 5 years with an MS, or 3 years with a PhD in relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with relevant tools for automotive structural analysis.
• Strong understanding of automotive design and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools.
• Collaborate on design and material properties; validate analysis results.
• Lead the development of battery system testing and optimization processes.

Skills

Durability analysis

Crash analyses

Collaboration

Solid mechanics

Materials science

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optistruct

Abaqus

Hyperview/META

LS-Dyna

CATIA

Job description

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What You’ll Do

• Perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools such as Optistruct, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META.
• Use LS-Dyna to analyze CAD data and perform crash analyses for battery systems and components.
• Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to collect accurate material properties and connection details.
• Post-process and interpret CAE results, communicate findings to design teams, and recommend feasible design improvements for optimization.
• Use simulation results to define component or material performance requirements and establish design boundaries.
• Develop and guide physical test plans to validate analysis results.
• Lead the development of robust processes and strategies for analysis, optimization, and delivery of high-quality battery systems.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of a BS degree with 7+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Optistruct, Abaqus, Hyperview/META, and LS-Dyna applied to automotive structural analysis.
• Strong background in solid mechanics, materials science, and structural analysis principles.
• Proficiency in CATIA and experience building FEA models from CAD data.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing component and subsystem tests.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver formal reports summarizing analysis results and recommendations.
• Solid understanding of material properties relevant to automotive structures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of first-principles physics related to automotive body structures and energy management.
• Familiarity with automotive design, development processes, and system-level requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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