Battery Thermal Engineer
- Location
- Cupertino, California, United States
- Salary
- USD 55 - 60 / hour
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: As a member of the Battery Modeling team, onsite in Cupertino, CA, the Battery Thermal Engineer, expert in ICEPAK AEDT, will be responsible for thermal modeling across all products, developing state-of-the-art thermal and multi-physics finite volume (FE) models of cell, pack, and BMS sub-systems. Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: • Generate models/capability to convert power maps into thermal outputs • Perform advanced thermal/CFD simulations to evaluate boundary conditions at the cell, pack, and BMS sub-system levels, as well as system-wide • Use best-in-class tools and solvers to generate simulation models and results • Develop optimized workflows and reusable templates for recurring thermal simulations • Develop and implement thermal modeling best practices • Collaborate with CAE vendors to drive functionality improvements • Explore new analysis types and solutions, including topological optimization • Extract Reduced Order Models (ROM) from CFD simulations to accelerate exploratory studies Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Minimum Qualifications: • MS/PhD + 3 years of industry experience • Mechanical engineering background with a strong foundation in CFD and thermal modeling • [MUST HAVE] Expert-level skillset in Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT) and ICEPAK within AEDT • Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages • Valid US work visa, with no export compliance restrictions Preferred Qualifications: • MS/PhD + 5 years of relevant experience • Familiarity with Cadence Allegro and electronics layout design • Familiarity with Li-ion cells and battery packs • Familiarity with NX, Comsol • Experience in electronics cooling Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Cupertino, CA • Work Arrangement: Onsite • Employment Type: Long-Term Contract (12+ Months) Compensation & Benefits: • Rate: $55-$60/Hour Application Instructions: • Application Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 • Qualified candidates should submit their resumes directly to the designated recruiter contact. • EEOC Compliance: Equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. • Disclaimer AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.