Battery Structural Engineer- Tustin CA

Job Title: Battery Structural Engineer

Location: 14192 Franklin Avenue, Tustin CA 92780

Contract: 12 months (with possible extension)

Pay rate: $55/hr.

"Relocation profiles are also considered, provided candidates are willing to relocate at their own expense. No per diem will be provided."

Job Description:

• Battery Structural Analyst will perform durability analysis of vehicle structures using finite element tools including Opti struct, 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 Opti struct, 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.