Altair · 1 month ago
Battery Modeling Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Battery Modeling Engineer to develop and enhance battery modeling tools and perform cell performance simulations in support of cell technology innovation projects.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$37.29MKey Investors
UK Research and InnovationGeneral Atlantic
2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
Leadership Team
Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
Martin Nichols
SVP -Sales Operations
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