Module Modelling Engineer
Grenoble, France
Product Design Engineering – Product Team /
On-site
Description of the role :
- Develop structural (and thermal) finite element models for Li-ion battery cells, module assemblies and their components
- Perform meshing on complex 3D CAD designs and run structural/thermo-mechanical simulations under both static and dynamic events (shock, vibration, crash, durability, …)
- Perform surrogate modeling from full-order finite-element models
- Validate model with physical tests
- Construct workflows and collaborate closely with product design engineers for structural/thermo-mechanical analysis and design optimization from early stages of development throughout product lifecycle
- Develop methods (physical test and simulation) for the mechanical characterization of cells, module and their components, and construct material models
- Review literature for state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and structural/thermo-mechanical analyses
- Work closely with product development leaders to meet requirements of different projects according to project timelines
- Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analysis and prepare progress updates; participate in creating design review dossiers
- Take initiative for intellectual property development
Responsibilities :
- Regular review of the state-of-the-art concepts, tools, methodologies, and technologies (experimental and simulation) and construct roadmap of activities
- Ensure traceability and reliability of simulation results, methods and experimental data
- Ensure best-practice mathematical modeling and numerical simulations
- Ensure timely delivery of case-study results according to product dev timeline
- Undertake preparation of technical notes, standards and work instructions on tools, methods and studies
Prerequisites :
- Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering
- Specialized knowledge in structural mechanics, strength of materials, and thermal engineering
- Experience in structural and thermal modeling and finite-element analysis (3+ years preferred)
- Proficiency in CAD, meshing, mathematical modeling and order reduction techniques
- Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab/Python) and numerical methods
- Proficiency in simulation tools (3D Experience, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, ...)
- Experience in and aptitude for hands-on lab activities
- Experience in project management
- English: proficient, French is a plus
