Battery Thermal Engineer

Resource Logistics, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Logistics, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer to join the Battery Modeling team onsite.

You will develop multi-physics thermal models of cells, packs, and subsystems using AEDT ICEPAK and CFD tools, and generate reusable templates for complex simulations. The ideal candidate has an MS or PhD in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of industry experience, expert AEDT/ICEPAK skills, and proficiency in Python.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD plus 3 years of industry experience.
• Mechanical engineering background with a strong CFD and thermal modeling foundation.
• MUST HAVE AEDT ICEPAK expertise within AEDT.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages.
• Valid US work visa with no export compliance restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Generate models/capability to convert power maps into thermal outputs.
• Perform advanced thermal/CFD simulations at cell, pack, and subsystem levels.
• Use best-in-class tools and solvers to create simulation models and results.
• Develop optimized workflows and reusable templates for recurring simulations.
• Develop and implement thermal modeling best practices.
• Collaborate with CAE vendors to improve functionality.
• Explore new analysis types and solutions, including topological optimization.
• Extract Reduced Order Models from CFD simulations to accelerate studies.

Skills

AEDT ICEPAK expert

Python scripting

CFD and thermal modeling

Mechanical engineering background

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AEDT

ICEPAK

Cadence Allegro

NX

Comsol

Job description

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 Client sub-systems.

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 Client 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

Qualification:

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