Battery Structural CAE Engineer

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG)

Title: Battery Structural CAE Engineer

Description

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Battery Structural CAE Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in Michigan for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm.

Battery Structural CAE Engineer – ABAQUS**** We are looking for an experienced structural CAE engineer to lead high-voltage battery internals and related system structural design using CAE tools. You will work with battery design and release engineers on cutting-edge battery technologies to ensure the battery functional environment operates within specified conditions. As a collaborative team player, you will create impact by working across the Electrified Powertrain Engineering organization and with key stakeholders of the battery business. The Ford Global Electrified Powertrain Engineering Team is a growing team committed to bringing efficiency and value into the battery architecture through close collaboration with global suppliers. Together, our team works to understand our changing world, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility — Ford's vehicles and surrounding experiences.

Skills Required:

CAE 6/18/26 Tool Prioritization Rank these tools: Abaqus #1, Hypermesh #2, ncode/fe safe #3. Which tool would cause immediate interview selection? #1 and #2 combined with a resume demonstrating they work in those tools and can hit the ground running. 6/18/26 Domain Flexibility Is battery experience required? No Would aerospace structural analysts qualify? Yes Would defense or industrial equipment structural analysts qualify? Yes 6/18/26 Screening Clarification - What percentage of the job is:
Meshing / Mesh Assessment: 10%, must know how and be able to check and modify mesh from mesh team
Model Build & Setup: 25%, candidate separation happens here with FEA knowledge and is critical.
Nonlinear Solve Execution: 20%, convergence monitoring and adjustment, submit to HPC
Correlation & Post-Processing: 20%
Reporting & Communication: 15%
Buffer / Iterations: 10%

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Experience Required:

4+ years of experience working with structural components and designs in an engineering environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering. I would like to ensure that we have an emphasis on finding someone with broad experience using ABAQUS, Hypermesh, ncode or FeSafe and 3DX. These are the core of the softwares that this candidate will need to be an expert user in to be successful at Ford Motor Company in the Structural CAE team. The skills required in those tools are detailed in the job description. 6/18/26 How many years of ABAQUS experience are expected? Minimum of 3 years of working in Abaqus performing non-linear FEA, 5 preferred. 6/18/26 What backgrounds have been successfully hired into this team previously? Structural CAE engineer with extensive experience in software-based analysis using ABAQUS, HyperMesh, nCode, and fe-safe.

Experience Preferred:

5 or more years of experience specifically in CAE structural modeling and simulation analysis techniques using ABAQUS or equivalent, including experience selecting appropriate solution procedures for complex non-linear problems.
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
Working knowledge of ABAQUS, OptiStruct Non-Linear, HyperMesh, HyperView, ABAQUS Viewer, Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), or equivalent tools (ANSYS, etc.).
Working knowledge of CAE tools for fatigue assessments such as FEMFAT, nCode, fe-safe, or equivalent.
Strong experience in correlating complex non-linear CAE models with physical test data, including sensitivity analysis and model tuning for improved accuracy.
Extensive knowledge of various structural materials, high-strength material behavior, energy flow theory and analysis methods, fracture mechanics, and crack initiation/propagation.
Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre-processing tools such as HyperMesh or equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing, and ABAQUS, Nastran, or equivalent for CAE model solving and post-processing.
Proficiency in ABAQUS scripting (Python) for model automation and advanced post-processing.
Familiarity with sheet metal design specifications, sealing design, structural testing setup, and data collection.
Familiarity with thermal-mechanical coupled analysis that considers temperature-dependent material properties, thermal expansion, and effects on structural integrity.
Proven record of innovative applications and ability to introduce new ideas for product development.
Working knowledge of optimization CAE tools such as modeFRONTIER, iSight, HEEDS, Tosca, or OptiStruct.
Experience in physical testing is a plus.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively as a team player.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with variability, robustness, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Education Required:

MASTER'S DEGREE (w/ FEA courses taken) Please prioritize candidates who can demonstrate:
Graduate-level FEA coursework
Thesis/research involving structural analysis
Nonlinear FEA projects
ABAQUS expertise
HyperMesh experience
Correlation of CAE results to physical testing

Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Ms. ***email_hidden*** /or contact her at 248.712.6731.

In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name – Battery Structural CAE Engineer

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