Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Battery Simulation Engineer
This role directly impacts Caterpillars current and future Battery and electrification product line in R&D environment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Primary contributor in conducting system level thermal analysis using simulation tools for determining cooling concepts for battery pack thermal management system
- Develop modelling methods to evaluating battery safety through advanced research
- Perform battery pack and module level CFD analysis under the given load conditions and provide guidance for pack design and sizing
- Predict heat generation from batteries and utilize them for the CFD analysis
- Participate on product gateway reviews and technical forums to develop novice solutions
- Perform post-test reviews and corroborate the simulation predictions to test results
- Perform complex analysis identify and solve challenging problems in battery thermal modelling and performance data
- Lead and contribute to solving complex field-follow problems in a time-bound manner
- Knowledge of battery heat generation measurements using Accelerated Rate Calorimeter
- Exposure battery abuse testing is nice to have
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Masters degree in mechanical/chemical/ electrical engineering with less than 4 years experience
- High skill level in multidisciplinary domains of single and multi-phase CFD Thermal Coupled electrical and Thermal models
- Working experience with graphical and computational modelling tools like ANSYS GT-Suite STAR-CCM MATLAB Simulink Simscape COMSOL etc.
- Understanding of battery thermal behaviour and the factors that affect them from cell to pack level
- Knowledge of validation processes tools and analysis methods used for Battery development
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
- Enjoys working in a fast paced technically challenging environment
- Enjoys acquiring new technical skills
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Experience and Knowledge of Battery Thermal simulation
- Relevant experience with product development and research in Battery systems
- Ph.D./Post doc in an accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools
- Manages global customer interaction effectively
- Enjoys project Ownership
Posting Dates:
June 10 2025 - June 19 2025
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