Thermal Engineer - Battery Systems

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. About The Team The Product Development Team at Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc. focuses on the design and development of advanced battery products for next-generation energy storage system (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) applications. We lead the full product development cycle, integrating mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control system to create high-performance battery solutions, along with comprehensive system integration, validation, and certification activities. Role Summary As a Thermal Engineer – Battery Systems at Gotion Inc, you will play a pivotal role in leading the engineering decisions for battery cells, modules, packs, cooling plates, thermal propagation mitigation strategies in collaboration with US OEM customers and our internal design/simulation teams. This position requires a deep understanding of battery pack technology and a strong background in engineering project leadership. This position requires full-time onsite presence at the Manteno, IL location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform state-of-the-art Thermal/CFD simulations to analyze pressure drop, thermal efficiency, thermal propagation etc. of battery packs and module components to optimize the performance of next-generation EV battery systems • Collaborate with US OEM customers and the internal product development team to drive new pack designs from concept to mass production • Collaborate with offshore simulation team to manage end-to-end analysis processes, maintaining technical quality, efficiency, result analysis, alignment with project objectives and ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards • Prepare and present technical findings, design trade-offs, and recommended actions and report to the leadership team • Work closely with Product design, manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality etc. teams to provide simulation-driven design input. Handle supplier discussions • Correlate simulation outcomes with physical test data and update models to improve accuracy • Support DFMEA, Design reviews, Test and Validation team to lay out the plan for the DVP&R testing • Document CFD modeling approaches and simulation results, offering data-driven insights to assist design teams in improving thermal performance Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field • At least 3+ years of experience in high voltage battery pack thermal design and simulations and supporting product development life cycle • Proficiency using COMSOL , ANSYS Fluent , STAR-CCM+ , or other CAE tools for thermal/CFD simulation. Including design tools such as CATIA V6 • Strong foundation in engineering principles and a history of applying this knowledge to solve complex problems • Self-starter with a proactive mindset , willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to s