CFD (Batery Stack) Engineer

HalioGen Power; Manchester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on renewable energy is seeking a CFD Modeller to enhance flow battery systems. The role involves developing and optimizing models, performing simulations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in CFD and relevant engineering degrees. Join us to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in CFD modelling.
• Strong expertise in CFD simulation tools.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CFD models for flow battery systems.
• Perform simulations to predict fluid dynamics and chemical interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CFD results.

Skills

CFD modelling

Fluid dynamics

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Physics

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

Job description

HalioGen Power enables the world’s decarbonisation by providing a resilient, sustainable and affordable technology to make renewable energy accessible anywhere, anytime, and for anyone.

Founded in 2023, HalioGen Power is a University of Manchester spin-off focused on disrupting the long-duration energy storage industry with our innovative flow battery. We partner with key institutions and accelerator programmes including SprinD, the Energy Innovation Agency, INEOS, Ansys, Innovate UK, PortXL and D2XCEL.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, innovative thinkers who are ready to redefine what’s possible in long-duration energy storage. Joining our team means being part of a bold mission to unlock sustainable, reliable, and scalable energy solutions for the world. If you're eager to work alongside industry experts, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and make a real impact on the planet’s future, we’d love to meet you.

Tasks

• Develop and optimize CFD models for flow battery systems to improve design and performance.
• Perform simulations to predict fluid dynamics and chemical interactions within the battery system.
• Perform simulations to calculate pressure drops, flow separation, flow velocities, to identify dead zones and flow optimisation ways for the stack design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design and R&D, to integrate CFD results into system designs.
• Identify and resolve engineering challenges related to fluid flow within flow battery systems.
• Support the validation of CFD models with experimental data and prototype testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by staying up to date with the latest CFD techniques and best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in CFD modelling, preferably in the energy, battery, or electrochemical systems industry.
• Strong expertise in CFD simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL) .
• Willing to understand the flow battery technology and related fields such as fluid dynamics and electrochemical reactions.
• Experience with multi-phase flow modelling, pressure drop analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. A Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus.

At HalioGen Power, every team member is a crucial part of our mission. We offer the chance to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

If you're ready to bring your skills, creativity, and passion to a company that's committed to empowering a more sustainable world, apply today and help us lead the energy transition together.