Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and Data

System (1D) Simulation Intern

Do you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own. 

The ideal candidate would be located in the Metro Detroit area

Job Summary:

In the age of Internet of Things, Big Data, Mechatronics, Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Motor Vehicles, simulation products and knowledge are required in the multi-disciplinary intersection of mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical engineering, electromagnetics and control system. With a new product family, Altair is now following the model-based development of mechatronics systems, and co-simulation with 3D physical models. We are looking for a summer intern - Systems Engineering, to assist with the creation of application models and/or algorithms related to electrified systems including battery-electric and hybrid electric vehicles (BEV, HEV, xEV)

What You Will Do:

1. Support the development and testing of simulation of battery cell, module, and pack electro-thermal models and parameter identification algorithms built with Altair system simulation tools, Altair Compose and Altair Twin Activate and potentially integrate with complementary tools in Altair software suite

2. Support the development and testing of simulation of battery controls methods related to Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Thermal Management Systems (TMS) built with Altair system simulation tools, Altair Compose and Altair Twin Activate and potentially integrate with complementary tools in Altair software suite

3. Research requirements and approaches for modeling physical systems, model parameter identification and/or controls algorithms related to SOx and/or thermal control

4. Document and present results

5. Provide feedback for your experiences for QA, documentation and software enhancement

 

What You Will Need:

Basics:

 1. Pursuing master's and/or Ph.D engineering studies in mechanical/ mechatronics / electrical engineering / control engineering

2. University coursework/projects related to non-linear dynamics, numeric methods, and/or system level modeling, especially for e-mobility system modeling (batteries, motors, power electronics, etc)>

3. Good verbal and written communications skills (English)

4. Capable of working both independently and as a team

5. Experience with CAE software for system simulations (Altair Compose, Altair Twin Activate, MATLAB / Simulink, Octave, Scicos, GT-Suite, etc. and / or Dymola, SimulationX, AMEsim, other Modelica tools)

Preferred:

1. Battery coursework and/or lab experience

2. E-Motor/E-powertrain/Power Electronics

3. Modelica/SimScape physical modeling

4. Scripting/programming language (Compose OML, MATLAB, Octave, python, C/C++, etc).

5. HyperWorks software

 How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly  Seek Technology and Business “Firsts”  Embrace Diversity and Take Risks 

 

What We Offer: 

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package Outstanding Work/Life Balance Flex Time Employee Stock Purchase Program 401(k) with matching contributions Unlimited vacation and Unlimited sick days Paid holidays Paid Time Off for Community Service Collaborative environment Charitable Matching Program

 

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. 

 

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI). 

 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation, and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit .  

 

Ready to go?  #ONLYFORWARD 

 
At our core we are explorers; adventurers; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and uncharted waters, we dive in headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.  

 

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.  

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