FEA Simulation Engineer

Clarios; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Simulation Engineer in Michigan to advance multiphysics simulations for battery technologies. You will develop models, run DoEs, analyze results, and support virtual validation across PbA, LIB, and Na-ion systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, validation, and technology teams to accelerate product development, build capabilities, and contribute to knowledge sharing within a cross-disciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering/physics field.
• 2–5 years of experience in engineering simulation or computational modeling.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench/Fluent for pre/post processing.
• Knowledge of DoE and optimization methods.
• Programming and automation using Python.
• Experience with virtual validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support multiphysics simulation studies for battery components, assemblies, and systems.
• Plan and execute DoE studies to evaluate design alternatives and perform sensitivity analyses.
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows and methodologies; automate processes.
• Collaborate with product engineering, validation, manufacturing, and technology teams.
• Support virtual validation activities and reduced-order/engineering models where appropriate.
• Assist across battery platforms including PbA, LIB, and Na-ion; contribute to validation and risk assessment.

Skills

ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench/Fluent

CAD Software

DoE & optimization

Python programming

Engineering data analysis

Model verification and validation

Virtual validation methodologies

Multiphysics simulation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

SpaceClaim

Discovery

Python scripting

Job description

What you will do:

We are seeking a Simulation Engineer to support multiphysics simulation activities for product development and virtual validation across battery technologies. This role focuses on applying simulation tools to investigate design concepts, perform Design of Experiments (DoE), evaluate engineering solutions, and support capability building within the simulation organization.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, validation, and technology teams to accelerate product development through simulation-driven decision-making, model development, and virtual validation methodologies. The position provides opportunities to contribute to a wide range of simulation applications while developing expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.

How you will do it:

Multiphysics Simulation Support

Support multiphysics simulation studies for battery components, assemblies, and systems.

Investigate design concepts and engineering challenges using simulation methodologies.

Analyze simulation results and provide recommendations to support product development activities.

Contribute to simulation capability development and best practices.

Design of Experiments (DoE) & Optimization

Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DoE) studies to evaluate design alternatives.

Perform sensitivity analyses and parameter investigations.

Utilize optimization techniques to improve product performance, robustness, and development efficiency.

Support simulation-based design optimization activities.

Simulation Workflow Development

Support development and maintenance of simulation workflows and methodologies.

Assist in automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements of simulation processes.

Develop scripts and tools to improve simulation productivity and data processing.

Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building initiatives.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with product engineering, validation, manufacturing, and technology teams.

Support correlation between simulation predictions and physical testing results.

Participate in technical reviews and engineering discussions.

Communicate simulation findings to stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.

Virtual Validation Support

Support virtual validation activities through simulation analysis and model development.

Contribute to reduced-order models (ROMs) and engineering models where appropriate.

Support integration of simulation knowledge into product development workflows.

Participate in advanced modeling and digital engineering initiatives.

Program Support

Support simulation activities across battery platforms including PbA, LIB, and Na-ion.

Contribute to validation, optimization, and risk assessment.

What we look for

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

2–5 years of experience in engineering simulation, finite element analysis, computational modeling, or related disciplines.

ANSYS Mechanical / Workbench / Fluent CAD Software for pre/post processing/Solidworks/ANSA/SpaceClaim/Discovery

Design of Experiments (DoE) and optimization methodologies.

Programming and automation skills using Python.

Engineering data analysis and post-processing techniques.

Model verification and validation practices.

Familiarity with virtual validation methodologies.

Preferred

Experience supporting product development through simulation.

Exposure to battery, automotive, energy storage, or industrial applications.

Familiarity with reduced-order models (ROM), system modeling, or digital engineering concepts.

Knowledge of simulation-driven design optimization approaches.

Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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