Battery Engineer

Info Way Solutions; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Info Way Solutions is seeking a Battery Thermal CAE Engineer in Cupertino, CA to lead thermal and mechanical CAE simulations for battery cells, modules, and packs. You will develop Abaqus-based models for structural and thermal analysis, analyze heat transfer and temperature distribution, and support BTMS optimization.

The role requires 3+ years of CAE/FEA experience, strong Abaqus skills, and knowledge of battery thermal management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of CAE/FEA experience, preferably in battery or EV applications.
• Hands-on Abaqus experience for thermal and mechanical analysis.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and material behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and mechanical CAE simulations for battery cells, modules, and packs.
• Develop and run FEA/CAE models using Abaqus for structural and thermal analysis.
• Conduct heat transfer, temperature distribution, and thermal conduction analyses.
• Analyze battery thermal behavior under varying conditions and environments.
• Support BTMS development and optimization through CAD/CAE simulations.
• Build and maintain simulation models: geometry prep, meshing, material definitions, boundary conditions, solver setup.
• Correlate simulation results with experimental data and improve model accuracy.
• Run thermal–mechanical coupled simulations to evaluate deformation, stress, and thermal expansion.
• Identify hotspots, failure risks, and opportunities for design improvements.
• Collaborate with battery, mechanical, electrical, BMS, CFD, and test teams.

Skills

Abaqus

CAE/FEA

Thermal FEA

Mechanical FEA

CAD/meshing

Battery thermal management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace or related

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

LS-DYNA

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Battery Thermal CAE Engineer with strong experience in mechanical CAE, thermal analysis, FEA, and battery systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Abaqus and other CAE tools to develop, simulate, and optimize battery cells, modules, and packs for thermal performance, reliability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and mechanical CAE simulations for battery cells, modules, and battery packs.
• Develop and execute FEA/CAE models using Abaqus for structural and thermal analysis.
• Conduct heat transfer, thermal conduction, convection, and temperature distribution analysis.
• Analyze battery thermal behavior under different operating and environmental conditions.
• Support development and optimization of battery thermal management systems (BTMS).
• Build and maintain simulation models, including geometry preparation, meshing, material definition, boundary conditions, and solver setup.
• Correlate CAE simulation results with experimental/test data and improve model accuracy.
• Perform thermal‑mechanical coupled simulations to evaluate battery deformation, stress, strain, and thermal expansion.
• Identify thermal hotspots, failure risks, and design improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with battery, mechanical, electrical, BMS, CFD, and test engineering teams.
• Support design optimization through CAD/CAE analysis and simulation‑driven development.
• Prepare technical reports, simulation results, recommendations, and engineering documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in CAE/FEA, preferably in battery, automotive, EV, or energy‑storage applications.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Abaqus.
• Experience with thermal and mechanical FEA.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, mechanics, and material behavior.
• Experience with CAD and CAE preprocessing/meshing.
• Knowledge of battery cell/module/pack structures and battery thermal management.
• Experience interpreting simulation results and troubleshooting model convergence or accuracy issues.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ANSYS, HyperMesh, ANSA, LS‑DYNA, or similar CAE tools.
• Knowledge of CFD and conjugate heat transfer (CHT).
• Experience with Python/MATLAB for CAE automation and post‑processing.
• Experience with battery thermal runaway, cooling systems, and thermal propagation analysis.
• Knowledge of EV battery pack design and validation.
• Experience with simulation correlation and design optimization.

Core Skills

Abaqus | Battery Thermal Analysis | CAE | FEA | Thermal‑Mechanical Analysis | CAD | Meshing | Heat Transfer | Battery Pack | Battery Thermal Management | Mechanical Simulation