indepthengsol

CAE Durability Engineer

indepthengsol

Tustin, California, United StatesContractPosted Jul 10, 2026

Job description

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 Requirements
  • 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