Mechanical Engineer specializing in FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Validation:

• Validate the mechanical design of BESS products (containers, modules, BMMs, or base components) to ensure compliance with internal and external customer specifications.
• Support mechanical design teams during part design and experimental testing phases (shock, vibration, etc.).

Mechanical Calculations & Simulations

• Perform advanced numerical calculations, including:
  • Static calculations (self-weight, snow loads, wind, etc.)
  • Modal analyses
  • Maritime and road transport analyses (random vibrations)
  • Shock analyses (SRC or time-domain)
  • Seismic analyses (spectral-modal analysis)
• Ensure coherence between calculated results, design choices, and technical specifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Produce all required technical documentation, such as:
  • Calculation notes
  • Technical presentations
  • Design justification documents (DJD, etc.)
• Clearly justify product designs based on calculation results and applicable standards.

Project & Cross-Functional Support

• Lead and facilitate technical meetings to:
  • Drive project progress
  • Report status and risks at the appropriate level
• Co-lead experimental tests required for the mechanical characterization of battery-related components.
• Provide technical support as the mechanical reference to:
  • Quality
  • Purchasing
  • Industrialization
  • Project teams
  • Production
• Manage design evolutions and deviation requests.

Standards & Expertise

• Ensure compliance with SAFT design rules, applicable standards, and system specifications.
• Maintain and develop a high level of expertise in numerical modeling and simulation techniques.

Profile & Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design of:
  • Welded mechanical structures
  • Bolted assemblies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of bolted and welded assemblies:
  • Dimensioning
  • Assembly type selection
• Advanced skills in finite element analysis using:
  • Abaqus
  • Simcenter
• Solid background in:
  • Strength of Materials (RDM)
  • Static calculations (linear and non-linear)
  • Dynamic calculations
• Good knowledge of design standards:
  • Eurocodes
  • ISO, NF, and international standards
• Experience with shock and vibration testing is a plus

Languages

• Technical English: reading, writing, and speaking

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Adaptability to change
• Anticipation and problem-solving mindset
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Good listening skills
• Strong verbal communication
• Creativity and innovation