Placement Student- Electro Thermal Modelling

Overview

Thermal Modelling Engineer placement focusing on Li‑ion battery pack simulation.

Key Responsibilities

• virtual integration
• cell characterization
• design collaboration
• technical documentation
• results presentation
• thermal management

Tasks

-Learn the Virtual Product Integration (VPI) process and understand how simulation informs design decisions across different development phases. -Develop a strong understanding of Li-ion cell behavior and characterize their dynamic responses under various conditions. -Collaborate with cross-functional technical experts and senior engineers to provide input and negotiate design solutions. -Document technical findings, best practices, and present results in technical forums. Work collaboratively within a team to explore the challenges and opportunities of Li-ion technology in the electrification of commercial vehicles. -Explore the factors influencing Li-ion cell performance and the critical role of thermal management in ensuring safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• team player
• knowledge transfer
• mechanical
• thermal
• electrical
• work ethics

What You Bring

-Good team player and knowledge transfer skills. -Studying for a degree in Mechanical, thermal, or electrical engineering. -Strong work ethics. Sense of ownership and responsibility, good organizational and time management skills.

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Benefits

-Gain hands-on experience with commercial simulation tools, including 3D CFD platforms (Ansys Fluent, FloEFD) and 1D system-level tools (GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink), for modeling battery pack behavior.

About Cummins Europe

-The company has 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, establishing itself as a leading power solutions provider. -Engineers and manufactures advanced diesel, gas, and electric engines, power generation systems, and drivetrains for global markets. -Specializes in powering buses, trucks, marine vessels, and military vehicles, exemplified by projects from Darlington to Krakow. -Operates a unique European test facility in Darlington that develops fuel-agnostic powertrains, including hydrogen-capable combustion engines. -Delivers expertise across industrial, transport, marine, mining, energy, and defence sectors, offering both new builds and remanufactured power solutions.

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