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Job title: Staff Mechanical Engineer (Battery Structural Integrity Analysis Lead)Location: Gachibowli, HyderabadFull-Time/OnsiteJob Description: Develop high-accuracy micro and macro scale ANSYS Mechanical / COMSOL / LS-Dyna models for battery structures, weld / adhesive failures, and dynamic fatigue (validated with nCode). Predict high quality stress-strain behavior and fatigue life of battery structures. Create reduced order models (ROM) to accelerate system simulations. Transform FEA insights into optimal designs using DOE and / or optiSLang. Material testing and designing of fixtures. Resolve structural failures with root cause analysis. Identify and define optimal operating zones for Process tools and equipment related to battery design and manufacturing. Ensure integrity and safety of battery structure for various quality checks like drop, crush tests etc. Understand and improve the raw material supply chain quality and design rules for manufacturability (DFM). Integrated modelling of mechanical, thermal and electrochemical aspects involved in battery manufacturing process and/or battery operation. Proven technical leadership and ability to handle cross functional roles, project planning / execution and working with operations and executive leadership. Decision making under uncertainty, comfortable making high-stake decisions in fast paced research environment. Be prepared for occasional travel up to 15% of the time to support production launch and ramp activities, including supplier visits and on-site support at company facilities.Required Skills & Qualifications: Mechanical design mastery: Deep understanding of FEA, thermal, fluid systems, and materials with experience in coding and use of FEA software. Familiarity with material testing and equipment / instruments used in such tests. 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles. Masters or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field. Excellent communication: Can clearly articulate complex technical ideas to non-engineers. Product lifecycle management: Experience from concept through prototyping and research to mass production.Preferred Skills: Manufacturing knowledge: Familiarity with DFM, supply chain and vendor quality management. Systems thinking: Ability to integrate mechanical systems with electrical, firmware and software components. Industry – experience solving mechanical engineering problems in battery, micro-electronics, mobiles, MEMS devices is a plus. Corrosion and embrittlement assessment is a plus. Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a plus.