CAE Durability FEA Engineer

Posted: 12th April, 2025

Position: Durability FEA _CAE Engineer

Job Type: Permanent / Contract

Location: Onsite in West Midlands, UK / Remote

You will be working on Electrification projects. This team is responsible for CAE / simulations for all areas within PT (such as Traction Batteries, EDUs, E-Machines, Inverters, Transmissions, Drivelines, et.al), the CAE assessments from this team feeds into significant engineering & program decisions for product development cycle.

You will be responsible for CAE durability analysis of the Propulsion System (such as EDUs, Inverter, E-Machines, Traction Batteries, Transmissions, HV & LV Charging Systems) at System / Sub-system level. Co-ordinate with physical testing team to co-relate the simulation results with the real test data and gather learning to optimise the methods for future assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the concept and design specification of Propulsion System Traction Battery commodities using a variety of specific CAE tools and processes and prepare and run CAE models, post processing of results using software tools. You will be delivering the durability attribute of Traction battery assembly & sub-assemblies in line with requirements.

You will focus on the component / system delivery of the durability attribute within PT CAE Durability team. Responsible for delivering analysis results and solutions for durability issues. Extremely strong technical background and understanding of engineering and mathematical models and principals at the highest level. Use complex data to deliver results as expected.

You must have excellent understanding of solid mechanics and the dynamic behaviour of structures, as well as good knowledge of durability assessment techniques and fatigue calculation theory. You will have a proven track record and experience of Power Unit Durability delivery / method development within an OEM.

This role is to conduct analysis and reporting, to meet programme concept design and gateways requirements.

Run Analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to colleagues.

Work with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints.

Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of Virtual models.

Conduct the design analysis and development with utmost quality within agile framework.

To support the design, development workstreams within the scope of the engineering development projects.

Support prototype design freeze activities for customer applications, support customer production / prototype sites & liaise with their engineering team.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

Educated to a minimum of Degree level and fundamental knowledge of power unit systems and in particular ICE & EDU propulsion system commodities.

Experience of DS Abaqus for linear static / dynamic / forced frequency and non-linear solves, ability to generate shell/solid meshes and apply complex boundary conditions, using tools (Hypermesh, Simlab, Abaqus CAE, LS-Dyna).

Experienced in thermo-mechanical analysis. Temperature prediction, gasket sealing, bore distortion, stress and fatigue analysis (FEMFAT)

Experience and knowledge of optimisation techniques (Topology / Shape) using FE optimisers (Tosca).

Previous experience of supporting engineering or analytical projects

Experience in proposing product modifications to improve design.

Working knowledge of CAE methodologies.

What we offer (For Permanent)

Competitive Salary in line with level of experience

UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects

Pension Scheme

28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays).

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

The applications window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.