Lead Engineer M&S, FEA

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We are seeking a highly skilled Lead FEA Analysis Engineer to support our research and technology (R&D) development programs and product development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting structural and thermal impact analysis of enclosures and components under various stresses, loading conditions, and heat rejection of electronic components. Key responsibilities include supporting the design of power distribution enclosures, data center enclosures, switchboards, and battery packs, ensuring robust solutions that optimize material and cost. You will use modeling and simulation to optimize battery pack design and reduce the potential for flaws to guide the build of physical prototypes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in finite element analysis (FEA) to support initial concepts, prototype design, and manufacturing, and background leading FEA activities and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structural and thermal impact analysis of power distribution enclosures, switchboard enclosures, data center enclosures (including components like panels, mounting brackets, busbars, wiring, circuit breakers) and battery energy storage systems
• Modeling of enclosures to simulate loading conditions (loading, transporting, environmental conditions) and mechanical stress to identify potential weaknesses in the design and optimize structural integrity before physical prototyping
• Simulate and predict the potential for fatigue failure in a component or structure due to repeated thermal cycles, heat rejection of electronic components, and mechanical stress
• Model the temperature distribution within the structure or battery pack under different thermal loading conditions including heating and cooling cycles
• Optimization of modular enclosure designs (switchboards, UPS, battery pack) to reduce material weight and cost and improve overall robustness and safety
• Lead and support FEA processes and activities for R&D and product development projects
• Develop physics-based modeling and simulation environment for a variety of electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems for distributed energy resources and power distribution
• Develop FEA or CFD simulations of critical components and structures to optimize robustness, cost, and guide product manufacturing
• Conduct product architecture trade studies and optimization to ensure maximized performance and minimal costs
• Integrate cost, weight, and specification data of components, systems, and renewable energy fuels into simulation models for technoeconomic analysis of architecture options
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to characterize components and systems in a simulation environment and communicate analysis results
• Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data driven modeling and analysis tools
• Use models and simulation platforms to verify and validate controls software
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in FEA modeling
• Proven experience in finite element analysis with use of Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL or similar software
• Strong knowledge of static and dynamic structural analysis, material strength, and failure modeling for different classes of materials
• Knowledge of CAD design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, power conversion, and energy storage systems and containers
• Familiarity with power distribution enclosures including UPS, switchboards, batteries, and power electronics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret simulation results
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field
• Experience modeling renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, power conversion, and energy storage systems and containers
• Experience modeling power distribution enclosures including UPS, switchboards, batteries, and power electronics
• Strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and industry standards related to the relevant energy technologies: Microgrid, Power generation, and Energy storage.
• Demonstrated experience leading activities and processes for FEA modeling and analysis across the organization

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Travel: 5-10%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

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