Largo Inc.

Senior Modeling Engineer

Wilmington, MA, US

Hybrid
Full-time
over 1 year ago
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Summary

Location: California USA We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our organization as the Senior Modeling Engineer on a full-time capacity. Largo Clean Energy (LCE), a subsidiary of Largo Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, MA and working to become a leader in long-duration energy storage. The company's VCHARGE battery system uses patented battery technology and proprietary vanadium electrolyte processing to provide customers with safe, efficient, low-cost, and long-lasting, long-duration energy storage. The parent company, Largo Inc., is an industry leader in global vanadium supply with operations in Brazil and corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Position Purpose The Senior Modeling Engineer will be a critical part of the Product Development Team supporting innovative battery technology development. Specifically, this role will utilize models to assist in product and process development and will interface with many different teams within the company. Modeling subjects may include cell or system performance and characterization; electrochemical processes; cell or system calendar life; cost modeling; and technoeconomic assessments of total systems, manufacturing processes, or individual components. This role will touch all levels of the product, from cell to system, and will be an integral part of many teams. Excellent communication is required to clearly inform team members of conclusions from modeling activities. This role will primarily focus on modeling, however there may be some opportunity for hands on work to support model verification with experimental data. Responsibilities * Model battery systems and components in various ways * Perform Techno-Economic Assessments (TEAs) to help guide company strategy * Perform cost analysis and modeling of various cell, battery, and system components * Perform performance analysis and modeling of various cell, battery, and system components * Work closely with program managers and design engineers to define parameters and scope of models * Analyze operational cell and battery data * This role has the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate is expected to be on-site in our Wilmington, MA office at a minimum 2-3 days per week, with the exact schedule being agreed to with their manager. Qualifications: * BS, Master's or PhD in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Mathematics discipline or equivalent * Experience required: * BS and 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role OR * MS and 3 to 8 years of experience in a similar role OR * PhD and 0 to 5 years of experience in a similar role * Familiarity with electrochemical systems, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemistry, and chemical processes * Experience with Matlab, Simscape, Microsoft Excel, or other modeling software * Flexibility to work in a dynamic startup business * Strong MS Office Skills * Experience with grid scale energy storage devices, batteries, chemical processing, and industry is a plus Skills & Abilities * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work independently and on a team * Inner drive and ability to extract meaningful conclusions from ambiguous inputs * Attention to detail * Analytical mindset Position/Workplace Requirements * U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency * Location:500 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, 01887 * Possible field work/travel requirements on occasion Interested candidates should submit a resume to [email protected]. Largo In.c welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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