What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural CAE Engineer (ABAQUS & HyperMesh) position at HTC Global Services?
Job Description
Job Title
Structural CAE Engineer (ABAQUS & HyperMesh)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural CAE Engineer to support the structural design and analysis of high-voltage battery systems using advanced CAE tools. The ideal candidate will collaborate with battery design teams to develop, analyze, and validate structural performance while supporting innovative battery technologies.
This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week onsite (Monday–Thursday).
Key Responsibilities
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
Job Title
Structural CAE Engineer (ABAQUS & HyperMesh)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural CAE Engineer to support the structural design and analysis of high-voltage battery systems using advanced CAE tools. The ideal candidate will collaborate with battery design teams to develop, analyze, and validate structural performance while supporting innovative battery technologies.
This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week onsite (Monday–Thursday).
Key Responsibilities
- Build 3D structural CAE models for battery internal components from CAD data.
- Develop and debug complex finite element models independently.
- Perform nonlinear structural simulations for battery packs at the system, subsystem, and component levels using CAE tools.
- Conduct pre-processing, meshing, simulation setup, post-processing, and result evaluation.
- Provide technical recommendations and design guidance based on simulation results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to obtain simulation boundary conditions.
- Support correlation of CAE models with physical testing data.
- Coordinate with CAE teams supporting meshing and geometry cleanup activities.
- Prepare clear, organized technical reports documenting analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (including FEA coursework).
- Graduate-level coursework in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Thesis, research, or project experience involving structural analysis.
- Experience with nonlinear FEA projects.
- Minimum 4 years of experience working with structural components and designs in an engineering environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience using ABAQUS for nonlinear finite element analysis (5 years preferred).
- Strong expertise in:
- ABAQUS
- HyperMesh
- nCode or fe-safe
- 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
- Experience building and setting up finite element models.
- Experience evaluating simulation results and correlating CAE results with physical testing.
- Ability to independently modify and assess finite element meshes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 5 years of CAE structural modeling and nonlinear simulation experience.
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with:
- OptiStruct Non-Linear
- HyperView
- ABAQUS Viewer
- Teamcenter
- ANSYS or equivalent CAE tools
- Experience with fatigue analysis tools such as FEMFAT, nCode, or fe-safe.
- Knowledge of structural materials, fracture mechanics, crack propagation, and energy flow analysis.
- Experience with Python scripting in ABAQUS.
- Familiarity with thermal-mechanical coupled analysis.
- Experience using optimization tools such as modeFRONTIER, iSight, HEEDS, Tosca, or OptiStruct.
- Experience with physical testing and validation.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of variability, robustness, and Six Sigma methodologies.
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.