SES

Senior Battery Cell Modeling Scientist - Simulation at SES (Shanghai, China)

SES· Shanghai, China·

Job description

Senior Battery Cell Modeling Scientist - Simulation

Responsibilities

- Responsible for building cell mathematical simulation models (physical models and data-driven models) to predict the performance of Li-ion batteries/Li-metal batteries under various working conditions, including dynamic performance, lifetime decay, electrochemical and thermal response, and safety-related cell behavior

- Design and advance experiments to obtain parameters/data required to build cell models

- Work with cross-functional teams to develop, deploy, test, and maintain models

- The electrochemical/thermal data of the cell under different working conditions are generated by using the certified physical model of the cell to provide data support for the establishment of the data-driven model

- Establish a standardized process for cell physical modeling to reduce the resources/time required for modeling

  • Provide documentation related to model and algorithm development

- Work with the battery team to determine and achieve battery performance life goals

Qualifications

- Master’s degree or above, more than 5 years of battery related research/work experience

- Basic knowledge of cell electrochemistry (P2D), thermal, mechanical modeling and simulation. Familiar with electrochemical principle, simulation parameter measurement method and corresponding equipment

- Familiar with various battery-related models/algorithms, and have experience in using cell model software (COMSOL, Ansys, PyBaMM, etc.)

- Experience in building data-driven models (statistical analysis, machine learning, AI)

- Proficient in code development tools, such as Python or Matlab

Why work at SES

  • Culture: “SES welcomes all, but is not for everyone” – the company seeks top-tier talent in electrochemistry, computational chemistry, cell engineering, AI/ML, and materials science.
  • Locations: Woburn (Boston HQ), Shanghai, Chungju (South Korea), with additional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
  • Work policy: Likely on-site/lab-intensive given battery R&D and manufacturing; specific remote/hybrid policies not disclosed.
  • Notable perks: Not explicitly listed, but employees have backgrounds from MIT, Harvard, national labs, and top battery companies. Salary ranges from LinkedIn: Technician ~$60k, Senior Electrical Engineer ~$131k, Senior Software Engineer ~$130k.
  • Engineering culture: Heavy emphasis on AI for science, autonomous labs, and real-world impact on energy transition.

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