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Vehicle CAE Engineer

Troy, Michigan

No sponsorship$109k-$163kDetected 30 days ago
ExcelCFDStructural AnalysisMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
  • The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
  • The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward.

Requirements

  • Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
  • Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • 8+ years of experience with battery pack or EV propulsion / battery simulations focused on Crash Safety, NVH, and Durability.
  • Proficiency with CAE tools, such as LS-Dyna, OptiStruct, Abaqus, NASTRAN, ANSA / META, HyperView, and HyperMesh.
  • Strong understanding of EV propulsion systems and battery pack components, functions, and requirements.
  • Familiarity with FMVSS, USNCAP, and IIHS battery-pack requirements.
  • Experience with random vibration fatigue analysis on HV battery components.
  • Experience correlating CAE results with physical tests.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  • Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Master's degree or PhD is preferred.

Skills

  • Define subsystem and component-level requirements for HV battery systems and vehicle integration.
  • Identify optimized solutions that balance integrated subsystem and component requirements.
  • Recommend verification testing to confirm CAE results and participate in correlation activities.
  • Communicate analysis outcomes and countermeasures clearly across teams.

Compensation

  • The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge
  • Base Pay Range (Annual)
  • $108,877.26 - $163,315.90 USD
  • Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
  • The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

Benefits

  • Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.

Company info

  • Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Engineer, Battery Pack Structural CAE to help drive our growing engineering organization. In this role, you'll perform and review CAE simulations for vehicle development and guide optimization of EV body and high-voltage battery structures. You'll report to the CAE Manager, NVH / Durability / CFD, and collaborate closely with Virtual Engineering, Propulsion, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams.
  • Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Engineer, Battery Pack Structural CAE to help drive our growing engineering organization.
  • In this role, you'll perform and review CAE simulations for vehicle development and guide optimization of EV body and high-voltage battery structures.
  • You'll report to the CAE Manager, NVH / Durability / CFD, and collaborate closely with Virtual Engineering, Propulsion, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams.
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  • At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail.

Equal opportunity

  • Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
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