Senior EV Battery System Design Engineer

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Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) is an engineering group at HATCI that focuses on advanced technology research and development applied to current/future production vehicles and future mobility. AEL covers a wide range of areas from the development of new vehicle concepts to computer-aided engineering and vehicle energy analysis and management.

HATCI is currently seeking a Senior Engineer - EV Battery System Design for our Superior Township, MI facility (near Ann Arbor). The Battery Research & Development team is an Engineering Department within AEL, which was established to undertake projects related to EV high voltage battery system development. This position reports to the Manager of Battery System Design within the Battery Research & Development organization.

Core responsibilities will include a subset of the following:

• Execute engineering projects to develop new high voltage battery systems to support Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electrified vehicles (xEV).
• Design and development of xEV battery pack systems.
• Project management of parts or systems of battery packs or modules with focus on design release responsibility.
• Understand and follow high voltage battery system development and reliability standards, procedures, and specifications; ensure proper documentation and communication of test and development results.
• Benchmark competitor electrified vehicles for design, construction, process, and cost. Use benchmark data to drive internal development direction and design target setting.
• Communicate selected battery technologies to Korean Headquarters, introducing them to current or next-generation production programs.
• Manage research activities with external partners including national labs, universities, and suppliers.
• Investigate industry trends by monitoring publication of technical papers and reports.
• Understand and follow the department’s business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission.
• Set up engineering goals and objectives aligned with the department’s direction, and drive execution, engagement, and results to accomplish them.
• Facilitate team collaboration through transparent communication.
• Produce and deliver presentations on key project milestones and achievements.
• Remain current with new technology and competitive products to drive innovation.
• Provide technical support for xEV battery system-related concerns for pre-production and post-production.
• Support xEV development in collaboration with the Korean Headquarters, fostering cross-pollination of knowledge and processes.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

• Basic: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or other related fields
• Preferred: M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or other related fields

• Basic: 2-5 years experience in xEV high voltage batteries, 5+ years in automotive
• Preferred: 5-10 years of experience in xEV high voltage battery or system development in a production-intent environment, ideal experience could include any of the following:

• Basic:
  Experience in xEV battery systems or component development in a production-intent role
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional design reviews with internal HATCI teams, Hyundai Korea R&D Center engineering groups, and external suppliers to drive timely technical decisions and issue resolution
• Proven experience conducting and producing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documentation for xEV battery systems.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Request (ECR) and implementing design revisions through product design development milestones.
• Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and supplier quality validation process.
• Experience developing and executing Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities for xEV battery system performance.
• Prior experience with production / stage-gate / or Technology Readiness Levels 5 through 9 equivalent processes
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