Battery Design Engineer

Overview

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Battery Design Engineer

Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for a Battery Design Engineer. This is a direct hire/contract position.

• Development & Localization of high voltage (HV) battery pack or components for next gen electrified Vehicles (xEVs: Hybrid Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Battery Electric, and Fuel Cell) or non-automotive mobility projects.
• Build a set of requirements for a High Voltage (HV) battery pack or components. You will be working with various cross functional departments in both Our Client's Motor North America and Our Client's Motor Corporation.
• Develop a HV battery pack or components with a 3rd party supplier ensuring that the supplier meets Our Client’s requirements while staying on project schedule.
• Battery pack or component packaging, fastening, performance, strength and durability studies through close collaboration with other groups in USA and Japan.
• Build a validation plan with a supplier and ensure that the tests are done according to Our Client’s expectations and the results meet Our Client’s requirements.
• Visit supplier’s manufacturing site to ensure that the process meets design intent and Our Client’s expectations for high quality.
• Identify and implement innovative methods and technologies for Our Client’s future battery packs through competitor benchmarking.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience of developing parts with suppliers, affiliates, or Our Client's Motor Corporation (TMC; Japan) – 2 years.
• Effective project management and time management skills- 2 years.
• Beginner or higher CAD skills (CATIA V5).

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (10%).
• Full project cycle developing a product from concept phase to production- 1 project (20%).
• 2 years of experience in Our Client’s Powertrain Division (40%).
• Completion of OCBP (Our Client's Business Practice) (30%).

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

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

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Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

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