Mechanical Simulation Engineer

Ample Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ample Inc is seeking a Mechanical Systems Simulation Engineer to join their innovative team in San Francisco. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge battery and robotic systems, requiring strong expertise in structural simulations and a Master's degree in engineering. Join us in revolutionizing sustainable transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years industrial or academic work experience.
• Strong technical background in structure/material/fatigue/crash.
• Experience with 3D simulation software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-body system modeling for various simulations.
• Provide structural safety assessments and design improvements.
• Guide experimental validation and testing from simulation results.

Skills

Structural simulations

Durability assessments

Crash simulations

3D simulation software

Python programming

C programming

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Ansys suite

Star-CCM+

COMSOL multi-physics

Job description

Are you ready to make a global impact? Ample, inc. is a cutting-edge electric vehicle battery swapping company at the forefront of sustainable transportation solutions. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to clean and efficient mobility by revolutionizing the way EVs are powered. At Ample, we utilize advanced robotics to enable rapid and cost-effective modular battery swapping, making powering your electric car as convenient as a gas station visit. Our passionate team of technologists, designers, and environmental advocates is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our era. Join Ample and be part of our mission to make this accessible to billions of vehicles worldwide.

About the Role:

At Ample, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. Our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we provide a supportive work environment where your ideas can thrive.

As a Mechanical Systems Simulation Engineer on the Ample team, you will work on cutting edge battery and robotic systems for mass production. Our ideal candidate loves solving challenging problems for real-world applications. You will work in close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, thermal and test engineers towards the design and development of the next generation battery modules and charging/swapping systems.

What You'll Do:

• Multi-body system modeling for modal, static, transient, fatigue, explicit, crash simulation
• Hyper-elastic material, sheet metal modeling for explicit, crash and crush simulation
• Provide static and transient structural safety assessment and design improvement direction
• Conduct durability evaluations based on modal, vibration, impact & fatigue
• Evaluate safety under crash & crush events (LS-Dyna, explicit simulation)
• Help guide experimental validation and testing from simulation results
• Electrical modeling of battery packs/modules/cells (ECM, ROM, MSMD) is a plus (not mandatory
• Thermal modeling of battery packs/modules/cells (Cooling/Heating, Air/Liquid/PCM) is a plus (not mandatory)

What You'll Bring:

Minimum of 3 years industrial or academic work experience with structural / durability / crash simulations

• Strong technical and theoretical background in structure/material/fatigue/crash
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering, PhD preferred
• Experience with 3D simulation software: Ansys suite (Mechanical, LS-dyna), Star-CCM+, COMSOL multi-physics, etc.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience running simulation cases in a HPC multi-core cluster environment
• Experience on complicated system simulation with several hundred parts or more (contact condition, conformal mesh generation)
• Proficiency in Python, C programming
• Expertise in modeling assemblies and modules in tight tolerance

We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.

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