Structural CAE Engineer - Crash & Safety

Overview

Order Ref: 38592

Position Title: Structural CAE Engineer - Crash & Safety

Duration: Permanent

Location: Coventry

Responsibilities

• Our Client is currently seeking a highly motivated engineer with a pro-active attitude, excellent problem-solving skills and solid technical engineering background.
• You will join a highly dynamic team working on new technologies in the fields of electrification and powertrain performance in the automotive industry.
• You will join the CAE & Data Science Team and co-operate closely with our established engineering team, whilst taking responsibility within our internal and customer projects.
• Your role will be focused on linear & non-linear fatigue, and structural simulation for powertrains/vehicles.
• Our engineers are typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career working with us.
• The role is therefore particularly suited to people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining creative and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Support system analysis projects, across internal and customer opportunities covering a range of battery and powertrain concepts
• Perform data processing and analysis, with reporting to internal and customer teams and management
• Contribute to the design and development of powertrain components by performing structural simulations, impact analysis and optimization studies to enhance product performance
• Perform crash and safety simulations using LS-DYNA for vehicle structures, battery enclosures, and restraint systems
• Develop and refine finite element models using HyperMesh, ANSA, or similar tools and interpret simulation results and provide actionable design recommendations
• Collaborate with design, test, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FMVSS, Euro NCAP, and other standards
• Present results and recommendation of analysis to stakeholders
• Support internal presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

Your Profile Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, Electric/Electronics)
• Experience in structural CAE simulations for electric powertrains and batteries, model correlation & validation against test data
• Experience in CAE simulation with a strong focus on LS-DYNA
• Proficiency in pre/post-processing tools (e.g., HyperMesh, LS-PrePost, ANSA)
• Solid understanding of crash mechanics, material modelling, and occupant safety
• Familiarity with global crash regulations and test procedures
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines
• Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Flexibility to work across multiple projects/locations
• Open minded, flexible 'can do' attitude

Preferable:

• Experience in Automotive battery pack impact and crash simulations and analysis
• Experience in performing damage tolerance analysis to estimate fracture life and perform steady state and transient thermal analysis for automotive components