Structural Analyst

RGBSI; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Battery Structural Analyst to conduct durability analysis of vehicle structures. This role involves using advanced finite element tools to analyze battery systems and components, guiding design optimization through collaboration with engineers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and have extensive experience with automotive structures. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation in the automotive industry, where your expertise will directly impact the development of cutting-edge battery systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong background in solid mechanics and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools.
• Lead the development of processes for robust analysis and optimization.

Skills

Durability Analysis

Solid Mechanics

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optistruct

Abaqus

Hyperview/META

LS-Dyna

CATIA

Job description

Battery Structural Analyst will perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools including Optistruct, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META.

• Use LS-Dyna to analyze CAD data and perform battery system and component crash analysis.
• Cooperate with design engineers and suppliers to collect material properties and connection information.
• Post process and report CAE results to design engineers and suggest feasible design changes for design optimization.
• Use analysis results to determine component or material performance requirements and design boundaries.
• Use analyses to guide physical test plans for validation.
• Lead the development of processes and strategies for robust analysis, optimization and delivery of battery systems.

THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum BS with 7+ years, MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ years in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• Experience in Optistruct, Abaqus, Hyperview/META, and LS-Dyna, with application to automotive structures.
• Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, and structural analysis.
• Experience with CATIA, experience with FEA model building from CAD data.
• Design and development of component and sub-system tests.
• Experience of preparing formal reports summarizing analysis results.
• Knowledge of material properties associated with automotive structures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• A strong understanding of the first-principal physics of automotive body structures and energy management.
• Knowledge of automotive design, development processes, and system requirements.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing