Mechanical Simulations Intern

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Simulations Intern is engaged in the development of simulations depicting required loads and conditions expected in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery packs. This position interfaces with the Product Engineering Team as well as Systems, and Validation.

Responsibilities:

• Development of Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (FEA/CFD) models (meshing, geometry optimization, boundary conditions and loading) in high voltage components such as cold plate, cell carrier, enclosures).
• Post processing analysis and report preparation.
• Completion of 12-week project presentation at the end of internship.
• Report the progress of tasks on a regular basis.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Exposure to material testing and equipment (Instron, microscope, lap shear, tensile).
• Relevant course work – Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Design, Heat/Mass Transfer.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA required to enter the program.
• Must be actively enrolled in school.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate student working towards a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical, Mathematics Engineering, or other relevant degree.
• Working knowledge of FEA/CFD methods and tools (ANSYS, Fluent, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Nastran, StarCCM).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Key Competencies:

• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Occasionally works in lab and industrial environments.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.