Sr. Simulation & Analysis Engineers – Battery & Charger Development

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, Wisconsin is seeking a Sr Simulation & Analysis Engineer for Battery & Charger Development. You will lead a team, drive simulation-driven design, and push models from concept to validation across thermal and electro mechanical domains.

You will develop strategies, implement tools, and guide engineers to optimize battery performance, reliability, and safety while coordinating cross-functional efforts and testing programs.

Qualifications

• Battery cell and pack level simulation and test (thermal/structural).
• Heat generation and cycle life modeling for Li-Ion batteries.
• Electrochemical modeling: single particle, P2D, NTGK & DCiR, ECM.
• Programming and simulation: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS; DOE & statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead team on battery pack and electro/thermal design.
• Develop best practices for pack level modeling and simulation.
• Balance mechanical, electrical, and fluids flow simulation for pack heating/cooling.
• Develop, maintain and validate simulation tools for battery performance, thermals, and failure modes.
• Use simulation results to guide design decisions and optimize performance, reliability and safety.
• Establish test regimens for pack level thermals within project scope.
• Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations.
• Lead test plans and resources to correlate and improve simulations.
• Present technical content to teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design engineers to introduce simulation early in design.

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Ansys

Python

nCode

OptiSlang

MINITAB

DOE

Job description

Sr Simulation & Analysis Engineer Job Description

Sr. Simulation & Analysis Engineers – Battery & Charger Development

13135 W Lisbon Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

Job Duties

• Lead team on battery pack and electro/thermal design.
• Lead in developing best practices for battery pack level modeling and simulation.
• Balance use of mechanical, electrical, and fluids flow simulation as it pertains to pack heating and cooling.
• Lead in identification, development, and maintenance of simulation tools for predicting battery pack performance, thermals, and failure modes.
• Use simulation results to guide design decisions and optimize battery performance, reliability, and safety.
• Establish test regimens for pack level thermals within scope of the project.
• Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and implement test plans and project resources to correlate and improve simulation results.
• Present technical content.
• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate simulation early in the design stage.
• May manage project team members.
• Lead the execution of a wide variety of engineering analyses including electro/mechanical simulation, fluid and mass transfer, Design of Experiments, and statistical data analysis.
• Conduct vibration analysis, test, and additional test capabilities including IR Camera, Thermocouple, Laser Vibrometer, and strain-gauge.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related engineering field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 2 years of relevant experience as an Engineer, or alternate related acceptable occupation; OR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related engineering field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 5 years of relevant experience as an Engineer, or alternate related acceptable occupation.

Work or academic experience must have included:

• Battery cell, pack level simulation, and test (Structural, Thermal CFD, MATLAB / Simulink, Ansys, DOE, and Test Methodology).
• Developing models related to heat generation, failure-mode, and cycle life prediction for Li-Ion batteries.
• Mathematical modeling of electrochemical behavior of lithium-ion battery cells (single particle model, Newman P2D model, NTGK & DCiR model, ECM, 3D detailed and coupled multi-physics model).
• Programming and Simulation tools (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and Ansys Products, nCode, OptiSlang, and MINITAB).
• Statistical Design of Experiments (D.O.E.).
• Design, model, simulate, and implement innovative algorithms for power and energy battery solutions.

10% of domestic and international travel required.

Corporate Information

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.