Battery Applications Engineer - Intern

Position Summary

Would you like to work closely with advanced engineers from many of the leading companies in automotive and other industries, who use our software to accelerate their product development and reduce their environmental impact?

We are looking for a creative, talented, and self-starting intern to join our Application Engineering and Support Group to help us built proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate cutting edge software solutions and to leverage the knowledge learned from these interactions to continuously improve our software.

Specifically, we are looking to add someone to our electrical applications engineering team. This team supports customers and designs software with applications in battery, motor, and power electronic systems.

For battery modeling applications, Gamma Technologies offers GT-SUITE for multi-physics simulation and analysis and GT-AutoLion for electrochemical modeling.

Together, these tools offer our users the ability to predict the performance, degradation, and safety of Lithium-ion cells, modules, and packs.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate cutting edge software solutions to prospective customers.
• Use your experience to design and test new product features.
• Help evangelize the critical role GT plays in helping automotive companies on the Road to Net Zero Emissions.

Education, Experience and Skills

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

• BS degree in mechanical, chemical, or material science engineer (or similar).
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Lithium-ion technology including construction, degradation, and applications.
• Desired GPA for students is 3.5.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively.

Additional Qualifications Desired :

• Experience with cell-level simulation including Newman Pseudo-2D approaches.
• Experience with pack-level simulation including electro-thermal approaches.
• Deep knowledge of Lithium-ion technology and its applications.
• Experience with automotive applications, including design, measurement and instrumentation, controls, and / or SAE projects (Formula SAE, Formula SAE Electric, EcoCAR, etc.).

Salary and Benefits

• GT offers competitive pay, vacation, sick and personal days, and a work environment that allows you to grow and prosper.
• We offer best in class health benefits for you and your dependents
• We offer a 401k and Roth 401k retirement plans
• We provide an onsite fitness center
• The primary work location will be our Westmont, IL office. We’ve adopted a hybrid work policy asking employees to report to the office 2-3 days per work week
• As an organization, we value collaborating and learning from our peers in person, while providing the necessary flexibility for our employees to have a meaningful work-life balance

Other Requirements and Notes :

• All U.S. based GT employees are required to be fully vaccinated, subject to legally required accommodations.
• ALL candidates must be eligible to work in the US for any employer; no third parties please. US
• Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our company. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire Gamma Technologies community.

As such, Gamma Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.