Battery Thermal Engineer

Excelon Solutions; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelon Solutions is seeking a highly skilled CFD/thermal engineering researcher to develop and apply advanced thermal models. The role focuses on converting power maps into accurate thermal outputs and evaluating boundary conditions at multiple subsystem levels using CFD tools.

You will build reusable templates, optimize workflows, and collaborate with CAE vendors to push thermal modeling capabilities. AEDT/ICEPAK proficiency and Python scripting are essential.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD with at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Strong CFD and thermal modeling background required.
• AEDT with ICEPAK expertise is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Python or scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Generate models to convert power maps into thermal outputs.
• Run advanced thermal/CFD simulations at cell, pack, and BMS levels.
• Develop reusable templates and optimized workflows for simulations.
• Collaborate with CAE vendors to improve functionality.
• Extract Reduced Order Models (ROM) from CFD results for rapid studies.

Skills

CFD

Thermal modeling

Python

Scripting

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AEDT (Ansys Electronics Desktop)

ICEPAK within AEDT

Job description

• 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

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