Lead / Principle Structural Simulation Engineer
Core
Lead structural analysis and simulation for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products and large similar structures, evaluating structural integrity under variable conditions to optimize design robustness, manufacturability, and compliance.
Role type
Lead/Principal Structural Simulation Engineer
Builds
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products including battery cabinets, containerized enclosures, racks, and module trays
Domain
Renewable Energy Storage / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural mechanics, vibration analysis, fatigue analysis, thermal-stress analysis, CAD modeling, meshing techniques, material characterization, contact modeling, correlation with physical test data, project management, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in relevant engineering, advanced CAE training, Six Sigma, DFSS, NAFEMS, seismic qualification experience
Technologies
ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran, OptiStruct, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, HyperView, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA
Responsibilities
Lead structural simulation activities for BESS products, develop and execute FEA models for various load conditions, evaluate product structural risks, partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and validation plans, correlate simulation results with physical test data, prepare technical reports and margin assessments, establish simulation best practices and workflows, mentor simulation engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
