Multinacional Espanhola presente em mais de 24 países, especializada na prestação de serviços de engenharia automotiva. Atua no Brasil há mais de 15 anos e tem mais de 500 profissionais atuando nacionalmente com serviços de desenvolvimento de produto para montadoras e autopeças.
Descrição da vagaPosition title: Battery Simulation Engineer
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
As a Battery Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and applying electrical and thermal models of battery cells, modules, and full packs. Your work will directly support the development and integration of high-performance, safe, and reliable battery systems across various applications. This role requires a strong foundation in battery fundamentals, simulation techniques, high-voltage electrical circuits, and systems-level thinking. You will respond to technical requests using established tools and methodologies while also contributing to the development of new modeling approaches to address emerging challenges in battery safety and performance.
The responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to:
- 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, including fast charging, thermal events, and aging.
- Analyze laboratory test data to extract model parameters, validate simulation results, and improve model robustness.
- Perform sensitivity studies, scenario simulation, and model-based evaluations to support design and engineering decisions.
- Collaborate closely with cell, module, and pack design engineers, as well as test and control teams, to define requirements and optimize system performance.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing modeling methodology and simulation outcomes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams and share progress and insights with stakeholders.
Qualificações
Basic qualifications:
- Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience using simulation tools for engineering applications.
- Hands-on experience with 0D/1D battery simulation and analysis tools such as GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or equivalent.
- Strong Understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals, including battery performance characteristics, thermal characteristics, and aging mechanisms.
- Fundamental understanding of HV electrical circuits, busbar design, and Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) functionality within a battery system.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly.
- Experience with optimization methods (DOE, parameter estimation, control optimization).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly present technical findings to cross-functional teams.
- Proven teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to solve complex technical problems using analytical and simulation-based approaches.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on battery systems, electrochemistry, or thermal management.
- Hands-on experience with battery testing methods, aging studies, and performance evaluation.
- Proficiency in developing and applying 0D/1D/3D simulation models for battery systems.
- Background in embedded controls, Kalman filters, or estimator design for SOC/SOH/SOP.
- Good overall knowledge of battery performance and thermal management.
- Good skills in programming with commercial software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Visual C++).
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
Skills Required
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics from an ABET-accredited university
- At least 2 years of experience using engineering simulation tools
- Hands-on experience with 0D/1D battery simulation and analysis tools such as GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery performance, thermal characteristics, and aging mechanisms
- Fundamental understanding of high-voltage electrical circuits, busbar design, and Battery Disconnect Unit functionality
- Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly
- Experience with optimization methods, including DOE, parameter estimation, or control optimization
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Teamwork, interpersonal skills, and analytical problem-solving ability
- Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering focused on battery systems, electrochemistry, or thermal management
- Experience with battery testing methods, aging studies, and performance evaluation
- Experience developing and applying 0D/1D/3D battery simulation models
- Background in embedded controls, Kalman filters, or SOC/SOH/SOP estimator design
- Programming proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or Visual C++
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
