Applus IDIADA is hiring an Analista de Simulação - Baterias

Position 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.