Battery Cell 3D CFD Engineer

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**Job Description**

**Hybrid.** This role is categorized as hybrid.

This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

**The Role**

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative team dedicated to advancing battery cell design and performance through cutting-edge simulation technologies.

The primary focus is on developing and applying 3D CFD models to drive design decisions, reduce reliance on physical testing, and accelerate innovation in battery cell technology.

**What You'll Do**

+ Advanced CFD Simulation Development
+ Design and implement innovative 3D CFD simulations targeting battery cell components, including microstructure-level analysis and thermal uniformity studies.
+ Integrate CFD models with electrochemical models to capture multi-physics interactions and improve predictive accuracy.
+ Optimize cell geometry and material configurations to enhance thermal performance, safety, and manufacturability.
+ Conduct parametric studies and sensitivity analyses to support robust, data-driven design recommendations.
+ Validate simulation results using experimental cell data and refine models to improve accuracy.
+ Collaborate with testing teams to enhance test protocols that support model development and calibration.
+ Document simulation methodologies, results, and insights in clear, comprehensive technical reports.
+ Present findings and design recommendations to cross-functional teams, including Process and Design Responsible Engineers.
+ Lead initiatives to expand simulation capabilities, including physics fidelity, DFMEA-relevant load case development, and analysis time reduction through automation
+ Benchmark and evaluate emerging industry technologies in hardware and virtual tools to inform internal strategy.
+ Develop and maintain automation tools and workflows using Python, Java, or equivalent programming languages to streamline simulation processes.
+ Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and peers.
+ Foster a collaborative environment across simulation, design, and testing teams.

**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**

+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering
+ 5+ years of experience with CFD simulations
+ Deep technical expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with hands-on experience in 3D modeling and simulation.
+ Strong understanding of battery systems, cell architecture, and multi-scale/multi-dimensional modeling.
+ Familiarity with various battery modeling techniques, including equivalent circuit models, reduced-order models, and physics-based models.
+ Proficiency in simulation tools such as STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, or similar.
+ Programming experience in Python, Java, or equivalent for automation and tool development.

**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)**

+ 2+ years of experience with STAR-CCM+ or COMSOL
+ 2+ years of experience with CFD analysis of battery cell performance
+ Experience with CFD optimization tools
+ Experience with test to model correlation
+ Experience with programming in Python, Java, or equivalent languages
+ Experience with the latest CFD visualization techniques
+ Linux experience in distributed computing environments
+ Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD modeling

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.



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