Battery Thermal Engineer - 2755
Vertex Advisory Services
Contract
On-site
Tustin, California, United States
Thermography (Thermal Imaging)
Battery Thermal Engineer - 2755
Tustin, CA
Must Have
THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL DO:
THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Tustin, CA
Must Have
- STAR-CCM+
THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Battery Thermal Analyst will perform 3D battery pack modeling activities using STAR-CCM+.
- Lead analytical modeling efforts to identify gaps in ESS designs causing potential failure to meet requirements.
- Battery electrical and thermal architecture modeling for next generation systems including:
- Perform 3D battery cell, module and pack modelling.
- Lead modeling efforts to identify the technical benefits and drawbacks of current battery design and future concepts, including identification of technology gaps.
- Partner with ESS Validation team and DRE team to develop test plans for model correlation and design validation, support pre- and post- test analyses.
THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Minimum B.S. in engineering with 7+ years applicable experience, or M.S. in engineering with 5+ years experience, or Ph.D. in engineering with 3+ years experience.
- Solid experience using STAR-CCM+.
- Strong oral and written communication for cross functional team engagement, presentation to leadership, and project management.
- Excellent understanding of first principal analysis and implementation.
- Reasonable understanding of battery system architectures, system controls, and electrical circuit analysis.
- Experience with CATIA, experience with model building from CAD data
- Excellent understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and energy conversion.
- Experience with automotive powertrain requirements, load cases, and standards.
- Experience working with cross functional team and vehicle team developing battery architecture and integrating products in vehicles.