Aging Modelling Engineer
Grenoble, France
Product Design Engineering – Product Team /
CDI / Permanent position /
On-site
Description of the role :
- Develop physics-based mathematical models for Li-ion battery cell degradation (SEI growth, CEI, particle/electrode cracking, ...)
- Implement models in COMSOL, 3D Experience and other available tools and perform life estimation studies under different load conditions (drive cycles, CCCV cycling, charge protocol, …)
- Develop tools and techniques (experimental and modeling) for the physicochemical characterization of degradation mechanisms (SEI, CEI, electrolyte, …) and construct material database
- Develop, implement, and run data-driven models for cell degradation and life estimation
- Perform DOEs and run experiments in close collaboration with battery scientists and test engineers, for aging analysis, model parametrization and validation
- Construct advanced studies, perform data analyses, run simulations, and deliver study results providing support to Product Development Team from early days to final stages of production
- Review literature for state-of-the-art understanding of complex aging mechanisms in Li-ion cells
- Work closely with cell development leaders to meet requirements of different projects according to project timelines
- Lead technical investigations, perform diagnostic analysis and prepare progress updates; participate in creating design review dossiers
- Take initiative for intellectual property development
Responsibilities :
- Regular review of the state-of-the-art concepts, tools, methodologies, and technologies (experimental and simulation) and construct roadmap of activities
- Ensure traceability and reliability of simulation results, methods and experimental data
- Ensure best-practice mathematical modeling and numerical simulations
- Ensure timely delivery of case-study results according to product dev timeline
- Undertake preparation of technical notes, standards and work instructions on tools, methods and studies
Requirements :
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Specialized knowledge in electrochemical engineering, Li-ion batteries, and their degradation mechanisms
- Experience in physics-based modeling of Li-ion battery degradation (3+ years preferred)
- Experience in data-driven modeling and ML is a plus
- Strong background in data analysis and mathematical modeling
- Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab/Python)
- Proficiency in simulation tools (3D Experience, ANSYS, COMSOL, ...)
- Experience in hands-on lab activities (cell assembly, testing, …)
- Experience in project management
- English: proficient / French is a plus
