Battery Modeling Engineer #1035030
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Battery Modeling Engineer to join our Innovation Team. The candidate will be responsible for developing and/or enhancing battery modeling tools and performing cell performance and ageing simulations in support of cell technology Innovation projects.

• Develop/enhance numerical tools to implement and couple the physical phenomena governing the performance (chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ageing) and safety (thermal runaway) of battery cells. Leverage ML/AI where applicable.
• Perform cell performance and ageing simulations in support of all the cell technology Innovation projects within the Battery Advanced Functional Design team, to evaluate the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive applications.
• Assist with completion of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluations on time, by providing pertinent virtual analysis results including pack performance metrics such as charge time and thermal system requirements.
• Help scout, analyze and assess promising technologies or concepts from various sources (press, media, scientific publications, conferences, direct contacts with suppliers, startups or academic partners).
• Contribute to mid- and long-term roadmaps for cell electrochemistry in accordance with the Expertise Network.
• Collaborate with other virtual engineering teams within the company that work on battery cell and pack performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with other supporting technical teams such as materials and processes, standards, purchasing, component and subsystem testing.
• To arbitrate decisions on relative perimeter and to escalate major gaps that require higher level arbitration.

 
Requirements:

• MINIMUM 3 DAYS ONSITE per week
• Engineering Degree in Materials, Electrical, Electrochemistry or related degree field.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery technologies and materials.
• 3+ years of experience in cell electrochemistry modeling.
• Proficient in numerical modeling using computational tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, COMSOL, and GT-AutoLion.
• Advanced used of Microsoft Office applications.

 
Preferred Requirements:

• Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry.
• 5+ years of experience in cell electrochemistry modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a cross functional, multi-cultural, and global team environment.
• Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews.
• Fluent in English with excellent presentation skills.

 
Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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