KORE Power, Inc. Careers

Description

Simulation Engineer

Location: Spokane, WA / Coeur d’Alene, ID

Company Overview:

Based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, KORE Power is a leading developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions for global utility, industrial and mission-critical markets.

KORE Power designs and manufactures the industry-leading, 1500V Mark 1 Energy Storage System. Developed to lower installation and operation costs with higher efficiency, the Mark 1 includes proprietary NMC cells and modules, with innovative safety features, managed and optimized by the Mark 1 BMS.

KORE Power serves the growing demand for applications such as replacing fossil fuel peaker plants, wind and solar plus storage projects, Microgrid optimization, behind-the-meter C&I, E-Mobility, mining energy solutions and the Military.

Position Overview:

KORE Power, Inc. is seeking a Simulation Engineer to own all aspects of product design simulation within KORE’s existing products and new product development programs. This role is expected to have a large degree of autonomy and will be required to plan work and meet schedules, providing frequent and effective communication to stakeholders. Working within a small team and a structured product development process, cross-functional collaboration will be critically important (and actively encouraged).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing programs such as MATLAB, Simulink, COMSOL to develop models of systems and sub-systems
• Integrate control systems as required for performance simulations
• Support the development of cross functional simulation Master Model framework and data management to integrate systems used in development simulations
• Integrate cross-functional dynamics models and act as a single point of contact for users inside and outside of team
• Continually improve fidelity of models
• Interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross‐functionally and cross‐culturally to grow relationships and partnerships
• Ability to communicate, empower and influence others to enable world class designs, packaging efficiency and product integration across Engineering and Development teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency) in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7 years diversified engineering experience with similar products to KORE
• 5 years of engineering simulation (e.g. Simulink, Comsol, Spice, CFD, FEA)
• Successfully completed all phases of a Product Launch
• Demonstrated ability to make product decisions in a timely manner to meet customer (internal and external) key milestone events and work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Must be able to read, create, and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated strong communication skills: able to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles and demonstrated ability to influence the product design.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving and presentations
• Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and database applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle dynamics
• Experience in Lithium-ion product safety design
• Experience with simulation or approximation of electrochemical systems
• Functional and HMI safety
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or team management role.
• System analysis tools such as Fault Tree, FMEA, FMEDA, Hazop
• Proficiency in Mandarin a plus

KORE Power is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary, benefit package, stock incentive, and the ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.