Battery Cell Electrochemistry Analysis Engineer

About the Role

Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) at General Motors is seeking a driven Battery Cell Electrochemistry Analysis Engineer to advance the future of battery cell design. This is a highly technical, interdisciplinary role combining electrochemical modeling, data science, battery design optimization, and cross-functional technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and calibrate physiochemical, electrochemical, thermal, mechanical, and safety models for current and future battery chemistries.
• Use COMSOL, MATLAB/SIMULINK, SABER, Python, and PyBaMM to implement multi-scale and multi-dimensional cell models.
• Incorporate cell performance variation, aging mechanisms, and thermal behavior into simulation frameworks.
• Document models, assumptions, and intended model usage.
• Support electric vehicle execution by releasing models integrated into full vehicle co-simulations for calibration, diagnostics, battery state estimation, controls development, and warranty.
• Characterize and optimize battery cell performance for vehicle range, charging capability, and battery aging effects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BSE in Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Strong understanding of modeling processes and tools, especially physics-based degradation mechanisms and transport phenomena.
• Experience in industry executing battery modeling and analysis.
• COMSOL
• MATLAB/SIMULINK
• SABER
• Python
• PyBaMM

Qualifications

• BSE Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Advanced degree (MS or greater) in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of fundamental physics, equations, and numerical methods underpinning all software used.

Location

• Hybrid role.
• Expected to report to Global HQ Warren, Mi three times per week, at minimum.
• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.