Batteries Simulation Engineer

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Job description

**Batteries Simulation Engineer - Direct Hire**

Kelly Engineering Resources is searching for a **Batteries Simulation Engineer** as we partner with Our Next Energy (ONE), a very successful startup that develops high voltage batteries for a variety of applications including electric vehicles. Our customer has the rapid growth and innovation of a silicon-valley startup but with the practicality of Detroit based manufacturer. The growth is rapid, the opportunities are exponential, and benefits are fantastic!

Our Next Energy is paving the way for an electric future, innovating energy storage solutions that will rapidly expand the world's ability to access sustainable power.

**ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY**

+ Responsibilities to develop, maintain, and conduct high voltage (HV) Li-Ion battery cell and pack level life, power performance, and thermal analysis, develop battery physics-based and equivalent circuit models (ECM) based on test results, and provide technical advises to internal and external customers for the design optimization of HV automotive Li-Ion battery packs.

+ Act as the subject matter expert on battery pack power performance, thermal, and life simulations, conduct simulations on battery packs, modules, and cell levels, verify design concepts, provide assessments and recommendations for battery sizing, compliance, and thermal management system design.

+ Develop and participate in test and validation activities for verification and validation of battery cells, including test plan setup, test involvements, project schedule, and result analyses.

+ Analyze cell test data and develop ECM models and life models, use the models developed for module and pack level simulations.

+ Develop battery Simulink plant models for BMS development needs.

+ Involve in future development of software/hardware for simulation support.

+ Interact with validation engineers to conduct root cause analysis and provide technical proposals and solutions to resolve engineering problems.

+ Participate in benchmarking activities.

+ Perform any additional duties as assigned

**EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE**

+ M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, PhD is preferred

+ At least 3 years of industrial experiences in battery ECM and life model developments, as well as battery power performance and life analysis

+ Advanced knowledge in electrochemistry, computing algorithms, and heat and mass transfer

+ Strong programing skills with MATLAB and Simulink

+ Working knowledge of Battery Electric Vehicles, Electrochemistry and Li-Ion batteries and cell design

+ High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

+ Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative

+ Ability to work with others and independently with limited supervision; take proactive role in executing assignments in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Ability to multitask, prioritize workload based on changing needs and manage through conflicting perspectives

**About our client, Our Next Energy (ONE):**

ONE offer's 100% paid employee benefits packages, competitive time off, and 25 paid holidays including a full week off for Thanksgiving and the weekdays between Christmas and New Years. New parents are encouraged to take the fully-paid four months maternity leave and two months paternity leave. And everyone gets quarterly bonuses in addition to full access to the Employee Stock Option Program.

Get in on the ground floor of a disruptive pre-IPO start-up in one of the most exciting tech verticals: Energy Storage. Our Next Energy (ONE) is developing battery technology that will change daily life for millions of people. ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help engineer, test, improve, and manufacture our technology.

Read what the press is saying about ONE: Bloomberg , TechCrunch , Business Insider , and Auto News .

Our Next Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex or gender identity, Mental disability or physical disability, Religion, Age, National origin or ethnicity, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Veteran status or Parental status.

"Depending on your specific placement, you may be required to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. ONE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodations will be considered"

**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

**Why Kelly** **®** **?**

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly® Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.

**About Kelly** **®**

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.