CAE Engineer General

CAE Engineer General Dearborn ,

Michigan Contract:

VMS Position Description:

Job Title:

HV Battery Structural CAE Engineer We are looking for an experienced structural CAE engineer to lead the structural design of high-voltage battery internals and related systems using CAE tools. You will work with battery design and release engineers on cutting-edge battery technologies to ensure the battery functional environment operates within specified conditions. As a collaborative team player, you will create impact by working across the Electrified Powertrain Engineering organization and with key stakeholders of the battery business.

Skills Required:

CAE Experience Required:

• 4+ years of experience working with structural components and designs in an engineering environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.

I would like to ensure that we place an emphasis on finding someone with broad experience using ABAQUS, HyperMesh, ncode, FeSafe, and 3DX. These are the core software tools this candidate will need to be an expert user of to be successful on the Structural CAE team. The skills required in those tools are detailed in the job description.

Experience Preferred:

• 5 or more years of experience specifically in CAE structural modeling and simulation analysis techniques using ABAQUS or equivalent, including experience selecting appropriate solution procedures for complex non-linear problems.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS, OptiStruct Non-Linear, HyperMesh, HyperView, ABAQUS Viewer, Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), or equivalent tools (ANSYS, etc.).
• Working knowledge of CAE tools for fatigue assessments such as FEMFAT, nCode, fe-safe, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in correlating complex non-linear CAE models with physical test data, including sensitivity analysis and model tuning for improved accuracy.
• Extensive knowledge of various structural materials, high-strength material behavior, energy flow theory and analysis methods, fracture mechanics, and crack initiation/propagation.
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre-processing tools such as HyperMesh or equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing, and ABAQUS, Nastran, or equivalent for CAE model solving and post-processing.
• Proficiency in ABAQUS scripting (Python) for model automation and advanced post-processing.
• Familiarity with sheet metal design specifications, sealing design, structural testing setup, and data collection.
• Familiarity with thermal-mechanical coupled analysis that considers temperature-dependent material properties, thermal expansion, and effects on structural integrity.
• Proven record of innovative applications and ability to introduce new ideas for product development.
• Working knowledge of optimization CAE tools such as modeFRONTIER, iSight, HEEDS, Tosca, or OptiStruct.
• Experience in physical testing is a plus.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively as a team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with variability, robustness, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us you'll have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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