Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in California is seeking a Battery Pack Structural CAE engineer to drive dynamics-based analyses for battery systems, including modal, random vibration and shock.

You will develop PIF testing profiles, tune fixtures, and perform durability analysis using CAE tools like ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META. Collaboration with design engineers and suppliers is essential to gather material data and drive design optimization.

Qualifications

• BS + 7 years, MS + 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Experience with dynamic analysis of automotive structures
• Strong background in solid mechanics, materials, and dynamics
• Experience preparing formal analysis reports
• Knowledge of materials for automotive structures and battery systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
• Develop random vibration profiles for PIF testing
• Develop and tune PIF fixture to match vehicle response
• Perform durability analysis of battery systems using CAE tools
• Interpret CAE results and suggest design optimizations
• Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to gather materials and modeling data
• Contribute to meshing and connecting parts as required by the team
• Develop analysis procedures for durability load cases and benchmarking

Skills

Battery dynamics

Vibration analysis

CAx collaboration

Durability insights

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BS + 7 years / MS + 2 / PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSA

Abaqus

Hyperview/META

Optistruct

Job description

Job Title: Battery Pack Structural CAE

Location: Tustin, CA

Zip Code: 92780

Duration: 5+ Months

Pay Rate: $49.77 - $80/hr.

Keyword's: #Tustinjobs; #BatteryPackStructuralCAEjobs;

Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $49.77 - $80/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Role Summary

• Heavy focus on battery system dynamics (modal, random vibration, shock)
• Random vibration profile development for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
• PIF fixture development and tuning to match vehicle response/damage
• PIF durability analysis of battery system using finite element tools such as Optistruct, ANSA, and Hyperview/META
• Interpret CAE results to design engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization
• Cooperate with design engineers and suppliers to collect pertinent material properties, connection information, and relevant CAE modeling for analysis
• Participate in meshing and connecting parts based on the necessities of the team
• Participate in developing analysis procedure for durability load cases and benchmarking

This is what you'll need:

• BS + 7 years, MS+ 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Experience in ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures
• Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics
• Experience of preparing formal reports summarizing analysis results
• Basic knowledge of material properties associated with automotive structures and battery systems (metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, electronics)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team work skill

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.