Battery Modeling Engineer

Brightwing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 53,726 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Auburn Hills is seeking a Battery Modeling Engineer to develop tools for battery performance analysis. This role requires a solid background in engineering, particularly in lithium-ion technologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in electrochemistry modeling and is proficient with tools such as MATLAB and COMSOL. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cell electrochemistry modeling.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery technologies.
• Proficient in numerical modeling using computational tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop numerical tools to model battery performance.
• Perform cell performance simulations for innovation projects.
• Collaborate with other teams on battery performance evaluation.

Skills

Lithium-ion battery technologies

Numerical modeling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering Degree in Materials, Electrical, Electrochemistry or related

Master’s or PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

COMSOL

GT-AutoLion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Battery Modeling Engineer

Location

Auburn Hills, MI

Employment Type

Full-time (Contract to hire)

Seniority Level

Associate

Base Pay Range

$39.00/hr - $44.00/hr

Minimum on-site requirement

Minimum 3 days on site per week

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To arbitrate decisions on relative perimeter and to escalate major gaps that require higher level arbitration.

Requirements

• 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-AutoLion.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.
• Fluent in English with excellent presentation skills.

Additional Information

This is a contract to hire opportunity.