Mechanical Modelling Engineer

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis-Opel and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.

We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We create an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in France (New Aquitaine), with gigafactories to be built in Hauts de France and Germany. 

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.

As a Member of the Modelling Team responsible for the mechanical Modelling of cells and modules at different technology readiness levels.

You will be in charge of :

• Perform mechanical dynamic and static simulation at pack, module and cell level.
• Able to coordinate characterization test
• Correlate model’s vs reality to improve company experience
• Manage internal and external projects, contracts, while collaborating with internal teams (R&D, Industrialization, Projects, Simulation, …).
• Manage collaborations with suppliers, customers and strategic partners.
• Contribution in the company roadmap.
• Be up to date to the state of the art on its topic of expertise.
• Support ongoing projects as well as do the investigations on existing products for improvements.

Knowledge / Know how      

• Mechanical dynamic simulation (crash/crush)
• Mech Shock and Vibration Simulation
• Linear and Non-Linear Static Analysis

Experience :

• Thermal/CFD/ Simulation is a plus
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes 
• Knowledge on various analytical methods commonly used in simulation

Qualifications :

• Masters with 5+ years of experience or PhD with thesis in relevant field
• Read, write and speak english and german fluently

Key behaviours :

• Full identification with ACC mission and values
• Customer orientation
• Solid problem solving and trouble-shooting skills including experience
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal, including customer interface skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to travel regularly to mainly European destinations

Some extra skills which make the difference

• Ability to do thermal and electrical simulations as well is a strong plus
• French is a plus
• MATLAB is plus

Want to move the way we move ?