Thermal Engineer - Battery Systems

As a Thermal Engineer – Battery Systems at Gotion Inc, you will play a pivotal role in leading the engineering decisions for battery cells, modules, packs, cooling plates, thermal propagation mitigation strategies in collaboration with US OEM customers and our internal design/simulation teams. This position requires a deep understanding of battery pack technology and a strong background in engineering project leadership. This position requires full-time onsite presence at the Manteno, IL location.

Responsibilities

Perform state-of-the-art Thermal/CFD simulations to analyze pressure drop, thermal efficiency, thermal propagation etc. of battery packs and module components to optimize the performance of next-generation EV battery systems; Collaborate with US OEM customers and the internal product development team to drive new pack designs from concept to mass production; Collaborate with offshore simulation team to manage end-to-end analysis processes, maintaining technical quality, efficiency, result analysis, alignment with project objectives and ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards; Prepare and present technical findings, design trade-offs, and recommended actions and report to the leadership team; Work closely with Product design, manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality etc. teams to provide simulation-driven design input. Handle supplier discussions; Correlate simulation outcomes with physical test data and update models to improve accuracy; Support DFMEA, Design reviews, Test and Validation team to lay out the plan for the DVP&R testing; Document CFD modeling approaches and simulation results, offering data-driven insights to assist design teams in improving thermal performance

Requirements

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field; At least 3+ years of experience in high voltage battery pack thermal design and simulations and supporting product development life cycle; Proficiency using COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or other CAE tools for thermal/CFD simulation, including design tools such as CATIA V6; Strong foundation in engineering principles and a history of applying this knowledge to solve complex problems; Self-starter with a proactive mindset, willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment; Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support projects; Full-time onsite presence at the Manteno, IL location

Benefits

15% bonus; benefits