Battery Algorithm and Modeling Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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Are you interested to work on the forefront of Battery Systems? In this role you will apply your skills as a modeling and algorithm engineer to design and develop future battery algorithms and models for next generation consumer electronic products. You will be part of a multi-functional team to develop new class of battery systems involving algorithms, architectures and products as we improve the utility of batteries.
Description
We are looking for an individual who will be developing new class of algorithms and architectures for products to improve the runtime and performance of batteries. In this position you will be expected to use a combination of advanced mathematics, machine learning, electrical engineering, and control engineering knowledge to:
- Develop algorithms to estimate State of charge and State of Power of batteries.
- Develop machine learning algorithms or mathematical models to predict lifetime cell electrical performance.
- Develop advanced battery model and control algorithms to improve battery performance in the system.
- Develop models to estimate and optimize cell and pack performance in design phase.
- Develop simulation models and tools to evaluate such new algorithms.
- Help reduce the complexity of estimation algorithms so that they to implement in resource constrained computing platforms.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Experienced in dynamic modeling using modeling and simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and other specialized tools.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree with relevant experience is preferred
- Strong skills in mathematical modeling of linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and distributed parameter systems.
- Good experience on statistical and machine learning algorithm design, optimization, time series analysis, state estimation and control algorithms
- Good understanding of Li-ion battery modeling.
- Experience in writing efficient codes to analyze large data sets is preferred
- Knowledge in detailed battery modeling and electrochemistry is a plus.
- Expertise in C/C++ programming is a plus.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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