Structural Modelling Engineer M/F

About the role

The is a pivotal position within the CAE & Advanced Methods team, operating from the Verkor Innovation Center located in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. In this role, you will own the development and validation of structural finite-element models specifically for Li-ion battery cells, modules, and pack assemblies, ensuring their robustness under demanding conditions. You will be responsible for performing detailed meshing operations on intricate 3D CAD geometries and executing structural and thermo-mechanical simulations that encompass static, dynamic, shock, vibration, crash, and durability scenarios. A core part of your ownership involves building surrogate and reduced-order models derived from high-fidelity full-order simulations to significantly accelerate the pace of design exploration and iteration. You will validate these simulation models by correlating them with physical test results, meticulously documenting all assumptions, limitations, and the quantified confidence levels of the predictions. Furthermore, you will construct and refine analysis workflows in close collaboration with product design engineers, providing critical support for thermo-mechanical design optimization from initial concept stages through to end-of-life considerations. This position also entails developing new physical test and simulation protocols for the mechanical characterization of cells and components, which includes identifying and implementing relevant material models. Finally, you will review the latest scientific and technical literature to remain at the forefront of modeling and structural analysis methodologies, and you will partner with product development leaders to deliver simulation case studies that are tightly aligned with project priorities and strict timelines.

Key facts

What you'll do

• You will join the CAE & Advanced Methods team at the Verkor Innovation Center in Grenoble, France, as a Structural Modelling Engineer.
• You will Main responsibilities :.
• You will develop structural finite-element models for Li-ion battery cells, module and pack assemblies, and associated components.
• You will perform meshing on complex 3D CAD designs and run structural and thermo-mechanical simulations under static and dynamic events such as shock, vibration, crash and durability.
• You will build surrogate models and reduced-order models from full-order finite-element models to accelerate design exploration.
• You will validate simulation models against physical test results and document correlation assumptions, limitations, and confidence levels.
• You will construct analysis workflows with product design engineers to support thermo-mechanical design optimization from early concept phases through the product lifecycle.
• You will develop physical test and simulation methods for mechanical characterization of cells, modules, and components, including material model identification.
• You will review scientific and technical literature to identify state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and structural or thermo-mechanical analysis.
• You will collaborate with product development leaders to deliver simulation case studies in line with project priorities and timelines.
• You will ensure all simulation activities adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, traceability, and documentation.
• You will contribute to the continuous improvement of the simulation department's tools, processes, and best practices.
• You will translate complex project requirements into robust and efficient finite-element models that capture critical physics.
• You will support the definition of test strategies by providing simulation-based insights and identifying key performance indicators.
• You will manage multiple simulation tasks concurrently, prioritizing deliverables to meet aggressive project milestones.

Requirements

• You must hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You must possess specialized knowledge in structural mechanics, strength of materials, thermal engineering, and thermo-mechanical behavior.
• + years of experience preferred in structural and thermal modeling, finite-element analysis, and model validation.
• You must demonstrate proficiency in CAD, meshing, mathematical modeling, numerical methods, and model order reduction techniques.
• You need Proficiency in scientific coding, preferably Python and/or Matlab.
• You must have experience with simulation tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or equivalent platforms.
• You must have experience in, and aptitude for, hands-on laboratory activities and physical test interpretation.
• You must have project management experience; English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Practical notes

Note: We are looking for a Structural Modelling Engineer to join our CAE & Advanced Methods team in our Verkor Innovation Center (Grenoble, France).

For Structural Modelling Engineer M/F, Main responsibilities :.

Develop structural finite-element models for Li-ion battery cells, module and pack assemblies, and associated components.

Perform meshing on complex 3D CAD designs and run structural and thermo-mechanical simulations under static and dynamic events such as shock, vibration, crash and durability.

Build surrogate models and reduced-order models from full-order finite-element models to accelerate design exploration.

Validate simulation models against physical test results and document correlation assumptions, limitations, and confidence levels.

Construct analysis workflows with product design engineers to support thermo-mechanical design optimization from early concept phases through the product lifecycle.

Develop physical test and simulation methods for mechanical characterization of cells, modules, and components, including material model identification.

Review scientific and technical literature to identify state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and structural or thermo-mechanical analysis.

Collaborate with product development leaders to deliver simulation case studies in line with project priorities and timelines.

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline.