Lead Mechanical Engineer - Structural FEA
(Energy Storage)
$150K-$190K + Equity & benefits
Boston MA
Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for solving complex structural challenges? Want to shape the future of energy storage systems? We're looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in Structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to join their dynamic engineering team and help design, validate, and optimize cutting-edge energy storage technologies.
About the Role:
As a core member of the mechanical design team, you'll lead structural analysis efforts across a range of energy storage products - from cell enclosures to full battery systems. Your insights will directly inform design decisions, improve safety, and ensure the durability and reliability of our products in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed structural FEA on mechanical components and assemblies of energy storage systems (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, crash/load case scenarios).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product architecture, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Validate simulation results with physical testing and iterate designs accordingly.
- Develop and maintain best practices for FEA modeling, meshing, and boundary conditions specific to battery systems.
- Contribute to design reviews and provide technical documentation to support certification and compliance.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in structural FEA (experience with battery or energy storage systems is a plus, but experience in Automotive or Aerospace also considered).
- Proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or COMSOL.
- Strong understanding of material behaviour, mechanics, and structural failure modes.
- Experience working with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Bonus: Exposure to thermal or multi-physics simulations.
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