Battery Thermal Engineer

Pacer Group; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer to drive thermal modeling across cell, pack, and BMS subsystems, using advanced CFD and finite-volume methods. The role emphasizes AEDT ICEPAK simulations, development of reusable templates, and collaboration with CAE vendors to push thermal performance.

Onsite in Cupertino, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust cooling solutions for next‑generation products.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD plus at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Mechanical engineering background with a strong CFD and thermal modeling foundation.
• Expert-level AEDT ICEPAK within AEDT is required.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages.
• Valid US work visa with no export restrictions.

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

Skills

CFD

Thermal modeling

Python scripting

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 BMS 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 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

BENEFITS

• Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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