Battery Modeling Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Battery Modeling Engineer to join our Innovation Team. The candidate will be responsible for developing and/or enhancing battery modeling tools and performing cell performance and ageing simulations in support of cell technology Innovation projects.

• Develop/enhance numerical tools to implement and couple the physical phenomena governing the performance (chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ageing) and safety (thermal runaway) of battery cells. Leverage ML/AI where applicable.
• Perform cell performance and ageing simulations in support of all the cell technology Innovation projects within the Battery Advanced Functional Design team, to evaluate the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive applications.
• Assist with completion of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations on time, by providing pertinent virtual analysis results including pack performance metrics such as charge time and thermal system requirements.
• Help scout, analyze and assess promising technologies or concepts from various sources (press, media, scientific publications, conferences, direct contacts with suppliers, startups or academic partners).
• Contribute to mid- and long-term roadmaps for cell electrochemistry in accordance with the Expertise Network.
• Collaborate with other virtual engineering teams within the company that work on battery cell and pack performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with other supporting technical teams such as materials and processes, standards, purchasing, component and subsystem testing.
• Ambiguity management: arbitrate decisions on the relative perimeter and escalate major gaps that require higher level arbitration.

• Engineering Degree in Materials, Electrical, Electrochemistry or related degree field.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery technologies and materials.
• 3+ years of experience in cell electrochemistry modeling.
• Proficient in numerical modeling using computational tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, COMSOL, and GT-Auto Lion.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry.
• 5+ years of experience in cell electrochemistry modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a cross functional, multi-cultural, and global team environment.
• Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.