Engineer – Battery Performance
- Kidlington
- Full-time
- Perm
- 40 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for an
Engineer – Battery Performance to join the Battery Systems department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
What You Will Do
- Advancing electrical, thermal, and electrochemical battery performance and safety.
- Generating battery system concepts from system level requirements by cell selection and pack sizing.
- Defining battery test plans and procedures to validate battery system performance and safety.
- Analysing battery data from tests, race events, and fleet operations.
- Determining battery performance and safety through model simulations.
- Engaging with stakeholders at all levels of Fortescue Zero as a battery performance representative.
- Representing Fortescue Zero externally as a battery system technical expert for ongoing project delivery, business development, and academic partnerships.
About You
- A qualification in a STEM course or relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience in data analysis in MATLAB.
- Experience in systems modelling and simulations.
- Familiarity in HV battery systems.
- Familiarity in battery cell technologies.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
