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Project and Applications Engineer: Battery

Application Engineer – Battery

Gamma Technologies, LLC (GTI) is looking for an Application Engineer – Battery with a solid work ethic, excellent judgment, and a desire to build a long-term career with us. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented, with outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you are able to work effectively with minimal oversight, while also functioning well in a team environment.

Gamma Technologies develops, markets, and sells engineering simulation software called GT-SUITE. It is the software of choice for more than 600 leading corporations worldwide. GT-SUITE is used by over 600 companies including all leading OEMs around the world. GT-SUITE comprises a state-of-the-art systems simulation solver encompassing libraries of fluid dynamic, mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic sub-models plus a sophisticated set of user interfaces including map-based and 3D-based pre- and post-processors. Our software aids in the design and optimization of products in many industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Off-Highway Vehicles, Aerospace, Power Generation, Marine and Rail, and Industrial Machinery.

Established in 1994, we are a growing and dynamic global company with headquarters based in Westmont, IL. This is a great place to work and live because it offers the advantage of being in the geographical heart of the greater Chicago area. We are only minutes from downtown Chicago and close access to world-class shopping, entertainment, sports venues and restaurants.

Position Summary

We are looking for a creative, talented and self-starting application engineer to join our Support and Applications Group to help our customers get the most out of our software and to leverage the knowledge learned from these interactions to continuously improve our software. Gamma Technologies develops GT-SUITE and AutoLion, sophisticated desktop software packages for simulating almost any kind of engineering multi-physics system, such as those arising in the automotive, aerospace and other industries, involving fluid, thermal, mechanical, electromagnetics, chemical and controls elements. It also utilizes a sophisticated set of user interfaces including map-based and 3D-based pre- and post-processors.

Specifically, you would join our Vehicle Systems application team whose focus is on electrified powertrains and their energy storage devices. More information can be found by viewing the links shown on this page: https://www.gtisoft.com/autolion-li-ion-battery-simulation/.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist customers in their use of our software to design battery cells and packs.
  • Use customer feedback and interaction to design and test new product features related to battery modeling.
  • Carry out proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the software’s capability to prospective customers.
  • Teach training classes on use of the software.
  • Opportunity for travel internationally, including Europe and occasionally Asia.

Education and Experience

  • MS degree in materials science and engineering (or similar) with minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0.
  • New college graduates or experienced engineers are welcome.

Technology Skills

  • Required
    • Strong background in battery-related electrochemical phenomena, and battery design
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently, as well as work collaboratively with colleagues.
    • MS Excel – Proficient level
    • MS Word – Proficient level
    • MS PowerPoint – Proficient level
  • Desired
    • Experience with battery simulation software such as AutoLion, Battery Design Studio, GT-SUITE, COMSOL, or other CAE/simulation tool.
    • Experience with integration, calibration and real-time platforms from ETAS, dSPACE and National Instruments.

Other Requirements and Notes:

ALL candidates must be eligible to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship and/or transfer of sponsorship NOT available; no third parties please.

Salary and Benefits

GTI offers competitive pay, full health benefits, vacation, sick and personal days, 401K with profit sharing, and a work environment that allows you to grow and prosper.

Gamma Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, nation origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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