Battery Thermal Engineer

Kaleidoscope; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope, onsite in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Battery Thermal Engineer to model thermal behavior for battery systems across cells, packs, and BMS. You will create thermal models and run simulations to support product development.

Requires MS/PhD with 3+ years in thermal modelling, AEDT/ICEPAK expertise, and Python scripting proficiency; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD with 3+ years of industry experience in thermal modelling.
• Expert-level skill in AEDT/ICEPAK within AEDT.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Generate models to convert power maps into thermal outputs.
• Run advanced thermal/CFD simulations for cell, pack and BMS levels.
• Use best-in-class tools to create simulation models and results.
• Develop reusable templates for recurring thermal simulations.
• Implement thermal modelling best practices across projects.
• Collaborate with CAE vendors to improve functionality.
• Explore new analyses, including topology optimization.
• Extract ROMs from CFD simulations to accelerate studies.

Skills

Python scripting

CFD & thermal modeling

Thermal analysis

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AEDT (Ansys Electronics Desktop)

ICEPAK within AEDT

Cadence Allegro

NX

Comsol

Job description

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Battery Thermal Engineer

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1321

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

* Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. *

Job Summary: As a member of the Battery Modeling team, onsite in Cupertino, CA, the Battery Thermal Engineer, expect in ICEPAK AEDT will be responsible for thermal modeling across all products, developing state-of-the-art thermal and multi-physics finite volume (FE) models of cell, pack, and BMS sub-systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate models/capability to convert power maps into thermal outputs
• Perform advanced thermal/CFD simulations to evaluate boundary conditions at the cell, pack, and BMS sub-system levels, as well as system-wide
• Use best-in-class tools and solvers to generate simulation models and results
• Develop optimized workflows and reusable templates for recurring thermal simulations
• Develop and implement thermal modeling best practices
• Collaborate with CAE vendors to drive functionality improvements
• Explore new analysis types and solutions, including topological optimization
• Extract Reduced Order Models (ROM) from CFD simulations to accelerate exploratory studies

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/PhD + 3 years of industry experience
• Mechanical engineering background with a strong foundation in CFD and thermal modeling
• [MUST HAVE] Expert-level skillset in Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT) and ICEPAK within AEDT
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
• Valid US work visa, with no export compliance restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/PhD + 5 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with Cadence Allegro and electronics layout design
• Familiarity with Li-ion cells and battery packs
• Familiarity with NX, Comsol
• Experience in electronics cooling

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.