Slate Auto · 11 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Battery Pack Structural CAE
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSlate Auto is building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford and personalize. They are seeking a Senior Engineer, Battery Pack Structural CAE to perform and review CAE simulations for vehicle development and guide optimization of EV body and high-voltage battery structures.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required
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)
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
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD is preferred
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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