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Job Title: Structural Thermal Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Client: Clarios
Priority: High
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Structural Thermal Engineer with strong expertise in mechanical and thermal simulation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in FEA-driven design and validation, particularly within battery systems. This role focuses on structural integrity, thermal management, and system-level analysis—not purely CFD-focused work.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate mechanical and thermal models for battery systems using FEA tools.
- Perform structural simulations including crash, crush, vibration durability, and mechanical shock analysis.
- Design and optimize thermal management systems for Lead-acid, Li-Ion, and Super Capacitor battery packs.
- Execute and guide FEA simulations to ensure mechanical robustness of battery designs.
- Interpret simulation results and drive design improvements through iterative analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and validation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, including offshore teams.
- Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with automotive standards and best engineering practices.
Required Qualifications
- MS/MTech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5–8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with FEA tools, specifically ANSA and ABAQUS.
- Strong background in mechanical and thermal modeling and simulation.
- Experience in structural analysis including crash, vibration, and shock scenarios.
- Solid understanding of mechanical system design using simulation-driven approaches.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Li-Ion battery systems, especially thermal management and mechanical design.
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
- Exposure to validation testing and correlation with simulation results.
- Experience working with global/offshore engineering teams.
Key Skills
- FEA (ANSA, ABAQUS)
- Structural Analysis (Crash, Crush, Vibration, Shock)
- Thermal Modeling & Simulation
- Battery Systems (Li-Ion, Lead Acid, Super Capacitors)
- Mechanical Design & Validation
- Cross-functional Collaboration