Senior CAE Durability Engineer

Job Title: Senior CAE Durability Engineer Location: Tustin CA 92780 United States Duration: 6+ months contract with possible extension and conversion Pay Range: $75-$80/hr. Key Responsibilities 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 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 procedures for durability load cases and benchmarking Qualifications BS + 7 years, MS + 2 years or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field Experience in ANSA, Abaqus, and HyperView or similar software with application in the dynamic analysis of automotive structures Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, structural analysis, and dynamics Experience 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 teamwork skills Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr