Electrochemical Modelling Engineer
Grenoble, France
Product Design Engineering – Product Team /
CDI / Permanent position /
On-site
Description of the role :
- Develop electrochemical models (1D/2D/3D) for Li-ion battery cells and cell components (P2D, order reduction, …)
- Implement models in COMSOL, 3D Experience and other available tools and run simulations serving different objectives (specification, prediction, advanced studies, …)
- Develop tools and techniques (experimental and modeling) for the physicochemical characterization of battery cells and cell components and construct material database
- Perform DOEs and run experiments in close collaboration with battery scientists and test engineers, for advanced characterization, 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 physico-chemical phenomena in Li-ion cells and cell components and their mathematical models
- 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
Prerequisites :
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Specialized knowledge in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering and Li-ion batteries
- Experience in physics-based modeling of Li-ion batteries (3+ years preferred)
- Strong background and mathematical modeling and model order reduction techniques
- Proficiency in scientific coding (Matlab/Python) and numerical methods (FEM, CVM, …)
- 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
