Cell evaluation and characterization Engineer

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Trucks, buses, ships – when large loads or many people are set in motion, we are in our element at Freudenberg e-Power Systems. As one of the leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications, we offer our customers long-standing expertise and unbeatable know-how. That’s because we combine the best of both worlds by offering both battery and fuel cell systems.

Some of your Benefits

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company’s help.

Auburn Hills, MI

On-Site

Freudenberg Battery Power Systems LLC

You support our team as

Cell evaluation and characterization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and characterization of lithium-ion cells, performing experimental testing to understand their performance and reliability.
• Acquire, process, and analyze experimental data to determine cell electrochemical performance and thermal behavior
• Build and test electrochemical cells including half cells, three-electrode cells, and full cells, applying techniques such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Galvanostatic Intermittent Titration Technique (GITT), Differential Voltage Analysis (DVA), and Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA).
• Support various testing procedures, including cycle life and calendar life testing, as well as abuse testing to ensure the safety and longevity of our cells.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and thermal characterization of cells to understand their behavior under different conditions.
• Assist or lead the development of new instrumentation for cell characterization, including electrochemical characterization, to enhance our testing capabilities.
• Work closely with various teams within the company, including pack engineering, software engineering, and cell development to ensure alignment of objectives and key performance requirements are met.
• Assist in performing competitive analysis to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements.
• Assist in creating and supporting documentation of FEPS products for its internal use and its customers

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Phyiscs Preferred
• Experience with electrochemical testing of lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, or similar energy storage systems
• Background in working in a laboratory environment
• Experience with electrochemical test equipment such as potentiostats, gloveboxes, and cell cyclers
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink software suite

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.