Battery Cell Electrochemistry Analysis Engineer

The Role

Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) at General Motors is looking for driven individuals to become Computer Aided Engineers (CAE) and lead the future of virtual engineering. As a company we are focused on using virtual tools as the primary driver to enable speed and built in quality. This position is a highly technical, interdisciplinary role focused on advancing the future of virtual engineering by developing, integrating, and deploying multi-physics battery cell and pack models. The role combines electrochemical modeling, data science, battery design optimization, and cross-functional technical leadership to deliver models and tools that guide electrochemical, thermal, mechanical, electrical, and safety-related design decisions for electric vehicles. This involves characterization & optimization of battery cell performance for vehicle range, charging capability, and battery aging effects.

What You'll Do

• Battery Modeling & Simulation
• Develop, maintain, and calibrate physiochemical, electrochemical, thermal, mechanical, and safety models for current and future battery chemistries.
• Use COMSOL, MATLAB/SIMULINK, SABER, Python, and PyBaMM to implement multi-scale and multi-dimensional cell models
• Incorporate cell performance variation, aging mechanisms, and thermal behavior into simulation frameworks
• Document models, assumptions, and intended model usage
• Support electric vehicle execution by releasing models integrated into full vehicle co-sims supporting calibration, diagnostics, battery state estimation, controls development and warranty

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BSE Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering Required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Computer Science
• Strong understanding of modeling processes and tools especially physics based degradation mechanisms and transport phenomena
• 2+ years of experience in industry executing battery modeling & analysis

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (MS or greater) in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of fundamental physics, equations and numerical methods underpinning all software used

Benefits

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