Battery FEA Engineer

Battery FEA Engineer View Job overview: The Simulation Engineering Team at A123 is hiring a Battery FEA Engineer with the major responsibilities of conducting cell-, module-, pack- and system- level FEA structural simulation for Li-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and energy storage systems (EES). Responsibilities: Develop/validate non-linear FEA models of Li-ion battery cells, modules, packs and systems. Conduct static and dynamic FEA structural simulation, including vibration, shock, crush, etc . Conduct thermal-mechanical simulation through integrating thermal and FEA. Post-process FEA structural simulation results, to determine whether internal and external requirements can be met or not and draft the technical report. Structural optimization of new battery cell, module, pack and system design. Explore the swelling mechanism through conducting FEA structural simulation and identify its role in the long-term life usage of Li-ion battery cell/module/pack. Support regular and NBO structural simulation activities through our global collaboration. Collaborate with teammates and in teract with test, validation and product engineer s to identify potential simulation issues, conduct root cause analysis, and provide technical proposals / solutions to resolve the engineering problems relevant to structural simulation. C ommunicate findings to internal/external customers using appropriate media in a positive and constructive manner , and e stablish / maintain technical communications for any open FEA structural simulation issue s . Position conditions: Strong background on solid mechanics of materials and materials constitutive models . Advanced knowledge in finite element analysis, especially non-linear FEA is desired. Proficiency in FEA software packages, i.e., Altair Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-DYNA, etc. Experience of static, dynamic (vibration, shock, crush, crash, etc.), and thermal-mechanical simulation of systems with multi-components either in academia or industry. Experience in Li-ion battery structural modeling/ simulation for automotive industry or a similar area in industry is a plus. Strongly self-motivated, detail oriented, and willingness to learn new knowledge and technology. Education Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, etc. 3+ years of relevant industry working experience in FEA structural simulation. lf-motivated, details oriented, and willingness to learn new knowledge and technology . CLICK HERE TO APPLY! Send Resume to: careers@a123systems.com