Product Engineer
Job in
Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina, 27302, USA
Listed on 2026-02-03
Listing for:
Sunlight Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Education Level4 Year Degree## Description
** Role Overview
** The Product Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, improving, and supporting Sunlight Batteries’ product portfolio. This role partners closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, cost, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in battery systems, electrochemistry, or energy storage technologies.
** Key Responsibilities
** Product Development & Design
* Support the design, development, and improvement of battery products (lead-acid, lithium-ion, or advanced chemistries).
* Create and maintain product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
* Conduct engineering calculations, modeling, and validation testing to ensure product performance and safety.
* Participate in prototype builds and aid in transitioning designs into production.
Manufacturing Support
* Collaborate with production teams to resolve design or process issues.
* Analyze product failures and implement corrective/preventive actions.
* Optimize product cost and manufacturability through design improvements and material selection.
Testing & Validation
* Develop test plans and oversee product performance, durability, and safety testing.
* Interpret test data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
Product Lifecycle Management
* Own engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle, including ECNs and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Evaluate supplier components and collaborate with procurement on technical decisions.
Customer & Technical Support
* Provide technical expertise for customer inquiries and field applications.
* Support root cause analysis for customer issues and partner with quality teams on resolutions.## Qualifications
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
* 2–5+ years of engineering experience in batteries, energy storage, manufacturing, or related industries.
* Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo, or similar).
* Hands-on experience with testing and analyzing electrochemical or mechanical systems.
* Strong understanding of product development processes and engineering documentation.
* Ability to solve complex problems systematically and communicate effectively across teams.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience with lithium ion cell or battery pack design.
* Familiarity with battery standards (UL 2580, UL 1973, IEC 62133, UN 38.3).
* Knowledge of DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma, or similar quality methodologies.
* Background in manufacturing operations or industrial equipment.
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