Principal Structural & CAE Durability Engineer – Battery Systems
Core
Lead structural integrity, fatigue, and durability analysis for battery module and pack systems supporting next-generation EV and energy storage programs.
Role type
Principal Structural & CAE Durability Engineer
Builds
Battery module and pack designs for electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Domain
Electric vehicle battery systems / Structural engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FEA-based structural and durability analysis, CAE automation tool development, AI/ML application for CAE, optimization and DOE, root cause investigation of structural failures, technical strategy definition, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Battery module/pack structural design experience, PLM/CAD integration (Teamcenter/NX), patents or publications in structural/CAE, Six Sigma certification
Technologies
ABAQUS, HyperWorks/OptiStruct, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, ANSA, nCode, Python, C/C++, Tcl/Tk, VBA
Responsibilities
Lead structural, fatigue, durability, and NVH CAE analysis; Define and drive CAE analysis strategy and technology roadmap; Develop automation tools and standard engineering work processes; Apply optimization, DOE, and AI/ML techniques; Partner with Design Release Engineers and cross-functional teams; Review and validate FEA models and analysis reports; Lead root cause investigations of structural failures; Mentor and provide technical leadership to structural and CAE engineers; Present analysis results and risk assessments to leadership
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship