Battery Thermal Engineer - CFD & Multi-Physics Expert

Capgemini; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer onsite in Cupertino, CA. You will develop state-of-the-art thermal and multi-physics models for cells, packs, and BMS subsystems, translating power maps into accurate thermal outputs.

Responsibilities include conducting CFD simulations, building reusable workflows, and partnering with CAE vendors to advance capabilities. Proficiency in AEDT/ICEPAK and Python is required, with a strong CFD/thermal modeling background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or MS/PhD with 3+ years of experience.
• Mechanical engineering background with CFD and thermal modeling knowledge.
• Expert-level AEDT and ICEPAK proficiency; Python scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate models to convert power maps into thermal outputs.
• Conduct advanced thermal/CFD simulations for cell, pack, and BMS subsystems; system-wide analyses.
• Develop workflows, templates, and best practices for thermal simulations; collaborate with CAE vendors.

Skills

CFD

Thermal modeling

AEDT

ICEPAK

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MS/PhD plus 3 years experience

Tools

AEDT (Ansys Electronics Desktop)

ICEPAK within AEDT

Python scripting

Job description

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer onsite in Cupertino, CA. You will develop state-of-the-art thermal and multi-physics models for cells, packs, and BMS subsystems, translating power maps into accurate thermal outputs.

Responsibilities include conducting CFD simulations, building reusable workflows, and partnering with CAE vendors to advance capabilities. Proficiency in AEDT/ICEPAK and Python is required, with a strong CFD/thermal modeling background.