Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on884, Washington Street, South Norwood, Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02062, United States
About FM
Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability, and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world's largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.
About the Role
FM is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to advance scientific understanding, develop testing methodologies and standards, and create engineering solutions in the field of battery safety. The ultimate goal is to support industrial property loss prevention by conducting high-quality research focused on thermal and fire hazards associated with batteries, with a near-term emphasis on lithium-ion systems used in data center and renewable energy applications.
Equal Opportunity
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
884, Washington Street, South Norwood, Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02062, United States
Norwood, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments at multiple battery scales
- check_circleAdvance experimental capabilities to support standardized testing for hazard evaluation
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Battery Technologies, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Combustion, Battery Fire Testing, Fire Science, High-Voltage Battery System Testing.
Education: Master's degree with 3 years of experience or PhD in related engineering field; PhD degree in related engineering field.
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What does a Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety at FM do?expand_more
A Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety at FM is responsible for the following: Develop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments at multiple battery scales; Advance experimental capabilities to support standardized testing for hazard evaluation; Analyze experimental data and prepare high-quality documentation; and Communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to stakeholders.
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To qualify for the Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety at FM position, applicants should have: Master's degree with 3 years of experience or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field; Strong understanding of battery technologies, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion; Hands-on experience with battery fire testing and experimental approaches in fire science; and Experience with high-voltage battery system testing (e.g., BESS or UPS systems) highly desirable.