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Electrochemical Simulation Engineer - Battery Cell Manufacturer - Europe
Negotiable
Energy Storage
Europe
Italy
Permanent
On-site
Role: Electrochemical Simulation Engineer
Department: R&D Team
Location: Italy


Piper Maddox is partnering with a European company leading the charge in battery technology by building a cutting-edge gigafactory in Teverola. This facility will produce battery cells, modules, and packs for Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, and industrial applications.

At the heart of this project is a dynamic R&D team, and their next key hire is an Electrochemical Simulation Engineer.

In this role, you'll design and evolve models based on real-world data, driving informed decisions and advancing the future of lithium-ion batteries.


Your background & experience:
✔ PhD or MSc in Science/Engineering with a strong background in electrochemical simulation and modeling, preferably in Li-ion batteries.
✔ 2-3+ years of industry or academic experience in electrochemistry, focusing on simulation.
✔ Familiarity with Multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, MATLAB, Ansys, Python) and equivalent circuit models.
✔ Proficiency in Python for data analysis and model development.
✔ R&D project experience, with knowledge of battery technology and electrochemical systems.


Key Responsibilities:
⚡ Develop and validate models to optimize battery performance and design.
⚡ Collaborate with R&D and Production teams to integrate models into product applications.
⚡ Present findings to management, supporting strategic decisions for battery innovation.


Why You Should Apply:
💡 This is your chance to be part of one of Europe's most strategic projects, helping to shape the future of energy storage.
💡 You'll work at the intersection of R&D and production, ensuring that your simulations are directly applied to real-world products.
💡 You'll also benefit from training and upskilling in advanced simulation tools like COMSOL, MATLAB, and Python, fostering your professional development.
💡 This role offers significant career growth potential, with opportunities to take on leadership roles as the team expands.


Additional Benefits:
⚡ Visa Sponsorship
⚡ Relocation support package
⚡ Cross-functional work across R&D and production


We are only accepting candidates in Europe right now. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!


If you're passionate about electrochemistry and want to make a tangible impact in one of the most important projects in Europe, apply now to join our dynamic team!


Marta Wisniewska
m.wisniewska@pipermaddox.com
+49 30 520051083


Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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