<br><br><h3>Responsibilities : </h3><ul><li>Develop (electro-)thermal models for Li-ion battery cells, module assemblies, battery packs and their components </li><li>Develop computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for cell/module/pack cooling systems and safety events including thermal runaway and propagation, and couple with thermal electro-thermal models when needed </li><li>Run electro-thermal, CFD and coupled CFD-thermal simulations on complex 3D geometries under both steady-state and transient conditions, and analyze flow properties and thermal behavior </li><li>Support team’s thermal and CFD simulation activities for process simulation and in-house equipment development </li><li>Perform surrogate modeling from full-order numerical models </li><li>Analyze experimental data and validate model with experimental data </li><li>Construct workflows and collaborate closely with product design engineers for CFD/electro-thermal analyses and design optimization from early stages of development throughout product lifecycle </li><li>Develop/implement methods(experimental and simulation) for the thermal/rheological characterization of cell, module and their components, thermal runaway and other safety scenarios, and construct material/product database </li><li>Review literature for the state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and CFD/electro-thermal analyses including thermal runaway/propagation and other safety scenarios </li><li>Work closely with product development leaders to meet requirements of different projects according to project timelines </li><li>Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analysis and prepare progress updates; participate in creating design review dossiers </li><li>Take initiative for intellectual property development </li></ul><h3>Requirements : </h3><ul><li>Masters or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics </li><li>Specialized knowledge in fluid dynamics, high Mach number flows, multiphase flows, and thermal engineering </li><li>Experience in-computational fluid dynamics and thermal modeling in the battery domain specifically safety scenarios(5+ years preferred) </li><li>Strong background in numerical methods including (FVM, VOF, LBM, SPH, …) </li><li>Proficiency in simulation tools (Ansys Fluent, 3D Experience, Open Foam, ...) </li><li>Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab /Python) </li><li>Experience in and aptitude for hands-on lab activities </li><li>Experience in project management </li></ul><br>

Verkor is a French industrial company set to amplify battery cell production.


Thermal Modelling Engineer

<br><br><h3>Responsibilities : </h3><ul><li>Develop (electro-)thermal models for Li-ion battery cells, module assemblies, battery packs and their components&nbsp;</li><li>Develop computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for cell/module/pack cooling systems and safety events including thermal runaway and propagation, and couple with thermal electro-thermal models when needed&nbsp;</li><li>Run electro-thermal, CFD and coupled CFD-thermal simulations on complex 3D geometries under both steady-state and transient conditions, and analyze flow properties and thermal behavior&nbsp;</li><li>Support team’s thermal and CFD simulation activities for process simulation and in-house equipment development&nbsp;</li><li>Perform surrogate modeling from full-order numerical models&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze experimental data and validate model with experimental data&nbsp;</li><li>Construct workflows and collaborate closely with product design engineers for CFD/electro-thermal analyses and design optimization from early stages of development throughout product lifecycle&nbsp;</li><li>Develop/implement methods(experimental and simulation) for the thermal/rheological characterization of cell, module and their components, thermal runaway and other safety scenarios, and construct material/product database&nbsp;</li><li>Review literature for the state-of-the-art methods for modeling, characterization, and CFD/electro-thermal analyses including thermal runaway/propagation and other safety scenarios&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with product development leaders to meet requirements of different projects according to project timelines&nbsp;</li><li>Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analysis and prepare progress updates; participate in creating design review dossiers&nbsp;</li><li>Take initiative for intellectual property development&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Requirements : </h3><ul><li>Masters or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics&nbsp;</li><li>Specialized knowledge in fluid dynamics, high Mach number flows, multiphase flows, and thermal engineering&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in-computational fluid dynamics and thermal modeling in the battery domain specifically safety scenarios(5+ years preferred)&nbsp;</li><li>Strong background in numerical methods including (FVM, VOF, LBM, SPH, …)&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in simulation tools (Ansys Fluent, 3D Experience, Open Foam, ...)&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab /Python)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in and aptitude for hands-on lab activities&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in project management&nbsp;</li></ul><br>

Thermal Modelling Engineer

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