Battery Thermal Engineer
About The Position
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. As a member of the Battery Modeling team, onsite in Cupertino, CA, the Battery Thermal Engineer, expect 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline OR University degree in a technical, business, or project management-related field. OR MS/PhD + 3 years of industry experience
- Mechanical engineering background with a strong foundation in CFD and thermal modeling
- Expert-level skillset in Ansys Electronics Desktop (AEDT) and ICEPAK within AEDT
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
