Advanced Liquid Cooling Technologies Inc. (ALCT), an affiliate of the Airsys group, is a pioneer in developing cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions for data centers and high-performance computing environments. Our innovative products are designed to meet the demanding needs of cloud service providers, data center operators, and other industry leaders. We are seeking a Battery Thermal Engineer to join the team.
Job Summary:
As a Battery Thermal Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and optimization of advanced thermal management systems for battery packs used in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), and other high-performance applications. This role requires strong expertise in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal system design, with a focus on ensuring battery safety, performance, and longevity under varying operating conditions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical design, materials science, and system integration to develop innovative liquid cooling and hybrid thermal solutions that optimize temperature uniformity and system efficiency.
Responsibilities: • Design and analyze thermal management systems for battery packs, including liquid cooling plates, immersion cooling solutions, and air cooling systems. • Develop thermal models (1D, 3D) to simulate heat generation, transfer, and dissipation within battery cells, modules, and packs. • Conduct thermal performance testing and validation on prototypes, correlating simulation results with real-world data. • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of thermal management systems into overall battery design. • Optimize coolant flow paths, heat exchanger configurations, and thermal interface materials (TIMs) to improve cooling efficiency and reduce thermal gradients. • Evaluate new materials and advanced cooling technologies, including two-phase cooling, direct liquid immersion, and phase change materials (PCM) for next-generation thermal systems. • Develop and maintain design guidelines and best practices for battery thermal management. • Support root cause analysis and resolution of thermal issues arising during testing, manufacturing, and field operation. • Interface with suppliers and external partners to evaluate thermal components and ensure they meet performance and cost requirements. • Other tasks assigned.
Basic Qualifications? • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field. • Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. • Hands-on experience in thermal testing, instrumentation, and data analysis. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work from first principles
Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related discipline. • Experience in battery thermal management for EVs, ESS, or aerospace applications. • Familiarity with liquid cooling system design, including pumps, heat exchangers, and manifolds. • Experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL, or similar). • Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for liquid-cooled components. • Knowledge of battery safety requirements and thermal runaway mitigation techniques. • Experience working with cross-functional teams on complex system integration projects. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to both internal and external stakeholders. • Passion for energy storage technologies and sustainable innovations. • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work. • Passion in startup for long term achievement is desired.