Senior CAE Durability Engineer
Pay Rate:$75–$80/hr | Location:
Tustin, CA (Onsite) | Duration:
6-Month Contract | Schedule:
Standard Business Hours
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior CAE Durability Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. In this role, you will lead finite element analysis (FEA) and durability simulations with a strong focus on battery system dynamics, including modal analysis, random vibration, and shock. You will work cross-functionally with design engineers and suppliers to drive design optimization and support physical validation testing.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the CAE/Structural Analysis department. Key responsibilities include:
Essential Job Duties and Functions
- Lead durability analysis of battery systems using finite element tools including Altair OptiStruct, ANSA, and Hyperview/META
- Develop random vibration profiles for pack-in-fixture (PIF) testing
- Develop and tune PIF fixtures to match vehicle response and damage characteristics
- Conduct battery system dynamics analyses, including modal, random vibration, and shock simulations
- Interpret and communicate CAE results to design engineers and recommend feasible design changes for optimization
- Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to gather material properties, connection data, and relevant CAE modeling inputs
- Participate in meshing and connecting parts in alignment with team requirements
- Contribute to the development of analysis procedures for durability load cases and benchmarking activities
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in Altair OptiStruct (required), ANSA, Abaqus, and Hyperview/META or comparable simulation software
- Strong working knowledge of dynamic analysis of automotive structures
- Solid understanding of solid mechanics, materials science, structural analysis, and dynamics
- Familiarity with material properties relevant to automotive structures and battery systems, including metals, polymers, adhesives, conductors, and electronics
- Experience preparing formal technical reports summarizing analysis results and recommendations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Education and Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field
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