Job Summary

The Thermal CAE Engineer is responsible for analyzing key mechanical, thermal, electrochemical, and pack energy systems, in-house, as well as guide any analysis outsourced to 3rd party suppliers. This individual will work closely with our engineering design and prototype engineering teams, along with key suppliers and the validation/testing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops various component modules ranging from active liquid cooling systems, battery cells, electrical conductors, mechanical structures, and control modules into a system module.
• Performs “Digital Validation” of real-time continuous battery system models to ensure design robustness and to identify improvement areas.
• Confirms design functionality and robustness of key mechanical, thermal, and electrical battery systems via MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape tools.
• Optimize early design concepts of key mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical systems using simulation results, lessons learned & former experience.
• Works closely with the Systems/CAE team to bridge the gap between 1D calculations and 3D simulations, by using Simulink/Simscape models, per the requirements and constraints.
• Works closely with the Validation team to ensure DVP&Rs properly test the critical physical properties of the components and systems.
• Participates in DRBTRs to ensure results from physical validation are fed back into virtual analysis, to improve the accuracy & value of future results.
• Reviews interfaces, supplier information, specifications, and validation data to ensure simulation of proper materials, dimensions, and interactions within the boundary conditions.
• Contributes to DFMEAs and helps to troubleshoot any issues with battery systems.
• Works closely with external resources for extended modeling support; leading and guiding them.
• Expands professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Develops new modeling approaches to improve accuracy and efficiency, including life analysis
• Contributes to team growth by mentoring, training, and completing projects in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering or a related technical field of study; will accept an equivalent foreign degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the above position as an analysis engineer or in a related engineering role in the Automotive industry.
• Experience must include: Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, a simulation computing environment (ANSYS, Cradle, Hypermesh. Nastran, or similar), CAD models for meshing and preprocessing, and 1D and 3D simulations.
• Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers.
• Self-motivated problem solver; pays attention to the details.
• Challenges the status quo and strives for continuous improvement.
• Abides by safety standards and protocols.

Key Competencies

• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Assertiveness: Maintaining a position when you know you are right; standing up to others and expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.
• Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost, competitive salary, and equity eligibility to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion, MI

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.