Battery Structural CAE Engineer
Epitec is seeking to support the largest U.S. automaker for a long-term Battery Structural CAE Engineer opportunity. This role will focus on developing and executing advanced structural simulations for high-voltage battery systems utilizing ABAQUS, HyperMesh, nCode/fe-safe, and 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).The ideal candidate will be capable of independently building, debugging, solving, correlating, and reporting complex non-linear finite element models and hitting the ground running within Ford's Structural CAE organization.Job DetailsTitle: Battery Structural CAE EngineerLocation: Dearborn, MIWork Environment: Hybrid (4 days onsite Monday-Thursday)W2 Contract: Long-Term (12+ Months)Overtime: Potentially RequiredMedical Benefits & PTO IncludedPay Range: Market RateEducation: Master's Degree Preferred (FEA Coursework Strongly Desired)ResponsibilitiesBuild 3D battery structural CAE models from CAD designs.Perform structural simulations of battery systems, subsystems, and components.Execute advanced non-linear FEA using ABAQUS.Create and modify meshes using HyperMesh.Debug complex FE models independently.Monitor convergence and adjust solver settings.Correlate simulation results with physical testing data.Conduct fatigue and durability assessments utilizing nCode or fe-safe.Collaborate with battery design, release, and testing engineers.Provide technical recommendations to product development teams.Partner with vehicle-level teams to gather boundary conditions.Generate professional CAE reports and engineering recommendations.Coordinate with global CAE teams supporting meshing activities.RequirementsRequiredBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.4+ years of structural CAE experience.3+ years of ABAQUS experience performing non-linear FEA.Strong experience with:ABAQUSHyperMesh3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)nCode or fe-safeExperience building and solving complex FE models.Experience correlating CAE results to physical test data.Strong understanding of structural mechanics and material behavior.Ability to independently troubleshoot and debug FE models.PreferredMaster's Degree with FEA-focused coursework.5+ years of structural CAE simulation experience.Experience with:HyperViewABAQUS ViewerOptiStruct Non-LinearTeamcenterANSYSABAQUS Python scripting experience.Fatigue and durability analysis expertise.Fracture mechanics experience.Thermal-mechanical coupled analysis experience.Optimization tools:HEEDSToscamodeFRONTIERiSightOptiStruct Optimization#CAEEngineer #StructuralCAE #BatteryEngineering #FiniteElementAnalysis #ABAQUS #HyperMesh #3DX #BatterySystems #MechanicalEngineering #FEA#LI-KT1 #INDOEM