Senior Research Engineer - Battery and Data Center Safety

Job overview

Senior Research Engineer - Battery and Data Center Safety in Norwood, MA. This is an onsite, full-time position with compensation not specified. This role focuses on advancing scientific understanding, developing testing methodologies and standards, and creating engineering solutions in battery safety for industrial property loss prevention, with an emphasis on lithium-ion systems in data center and renewable energy applications.

What you'll do

• Develop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments at multiple battery scales – cell, module, unit, and high‑voltage-system levels
• Advance existing experimental capabilities and methods to support the development of standardized testing for hazard evaluation and protection of battery systems
• Analyze experimental data and prepare high‑quality documentation
• Communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, clients, and industry partners
• Manage all aspects of project management, including proposals, planning, execution, reporting, and engineering application.

What we're looking for

Education

Master's Degree or PhD

Experience

A Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field.

Skills & competencies

senior research engineer

lithium-ion battery

data center safety

fm

norwood ma

full-time

research

engineering

thermal safety

testing

Benefits & perks

• incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances

About the employer

FM is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.