Principal Structural and CAE Durability Engineer, Battery Systems
Gotion, Inc. · Irvine, California
Posted 21 days ago
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- This role has been open
- 21 days Gotion, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 41% of Gotion, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gotion, Inc.
- high 122 stale, 3 reposted of 149 open
- Hiring momentum
- 188 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Principal Structural and CAE Durability Engineer at Gotion Inc. will lead the structural integrity, fatigue, and durability analysis for battery module and pack systems. This role involves defining CAE strategies, developing automation tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance and reliability standards. The engineer will also mentor team members and present findings to leadership.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Solid Mechanics, or a related technical discipline
- 15+ years of experience in structural, fatigue, and durability CAE analysis, ideally within automotive, battery, or related industrial systems
- Expert-level proficiency in FEA and CAE tools such as ABAQUS, HyperWorks/OptiStruct, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, ANSA, and nCode
- Strong background in fatigue, NVH, optimization/DOE, and multi-physics structural analysis
- Proven track record developing CAE automation tools and standard engineering work processes
- Experience with scripting/programming for CAE automation (Python, C/C++, Tcl/Tk, VBA, or similar)
Nice to have
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Solid Mechanics
- Direct experience with battery module/pack structural design and durability analysis
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques to CAE modeling and design optimization
- Experience with Teamcenter/NX or similar PLM/CAD-integration environments
- Track record of patents, publications, or industry recognition in structural/CAE engineering
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed in the posting
- The role involves significant leadership responsibilities without direct reports
- The expected pay range is provided but may vary based on individual qualifications and location
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Listed by Gotion, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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