Battery Simulation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physics-based and empirical models for simulating the electrical, thermal, and degradation performance of lithium-ion battery systems
• Conduct 1D simulation studies to evaluate battery behavior under various electrical, thermal, and environmental conditions
• Analyze laboratory test data to extract model parameters and validate simulation results
• Perform sensitivity studies, scenario simulation, and model-based evaluations
• Collaborate with cell, module, and pack design engineers to optimize system performance
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing modeling methodology

Requirements

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using simulation tools for engineering applications
• Hands-on experience with 0D/1D battery simulation tools such as GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, or Amesim
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals and aging mechanisms
• Fundamental understanding of HV electrical circuits and Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) functionality
• Experience with optimization methods like DOE or parameter estimation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with a focus on battery systems or electrochemistry
• Hands-on experience with battery testing methods and aging studies
• Proficiency in developing 0D/1D/3D simulation models
• Background in embedded controls, Kalman filters, or estimator design for SOC/SOH/SOP
• Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or Visual C++

About the Company

Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.