Senior Engineer, Battery Pack Structural CAE

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is looking for an energetic organized and experienced Senior Engineer Battery Pack Structural CAE to help drive our growing engineering this role youll perform and review CAE simulations for vehicle development and guide optimization of EV body and high-voltage battery structures. Youll report to the CAE Manager NVH / Durability / CFD and collaborate closely with Virtual Engineering Propulsion Electrical and Vehicle Integration teams.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Define subsystem and component-level requirements for HV battery systems and vehicle integration.
Use CAE tools to lead battery structural design and ensure it meets performance targets.
Develop and review load cases for Crash Safety Durability and NVH.
Review supplier structural analyses for Safety Durability NVH and thermal performance; partner with suppliers to resolve issues.
Identify optimized solutions that balance integrated subsystem and component requirements.
Recommend verification testing to confirm CAE results and participate in correlation activities.
Apply DOE / DFSS or other advanced methods to drive design optimization.
Communicate analysis outcomes and countermeasures clearly across teams.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field is required. Masters degree or PhD is preferred.
8 years of experience with battery pack or EV propulsion / battery simulations focused on Crash Safety NVH and Durability.
Proficiency with CAE tools such as LS-Dyna OptiStruct Abaqus NASTRAN ANSA / META HyperView and HyperMesh.
Strong understanding of EV propulsion systems and battery pack components functions and requirements.
Familiarity with FMVSS USNCAP and IIHS battery-pack requirements.
Experience with random vibration fatigue analysis on HV battery components.
Experience correlating CAE results with physical tests.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Highly adaptable and proactive excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must have the ability to stand walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast Frugal and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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Senior IC

ABOUT SLATEAt Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how ...