Battery Design Engineer

AVA Consulting is seeking a Battery Design Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Battery Design Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Description:

• Client's Powertrain Design & Evaluation (PDE) is looking for a passionate, highly motivated powertrain engineer to work on high voltage battery development.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to work on HV batteries for Client's on-going efforts for Mobility solutions and our automotive products.
• Reporting to the Sr. Manager, the person in this role will support PDE's objective to provide highly competitively designed battery packs to our customers to achieve our Carbon Neutrality goals.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Client Motor North America and Client Motor Corporation
• Develop a HV battery pack or components with a 3rd party supplier ensuring that the supplier meets Client's requirements while staying on project schedule
• Battery pack or component packaging, fastening, performance, strength and durability studies through close collaboration with other Client R&D groups in USA and Japan.
• Build a validation plan with a supplier and ensure that the tests are done according to Client's expectations and the results meet Client's requirements
• Visit supplier's manufacturing site to ensure that the process meets design intent and Client's expectations for high quality
• Identify and implement innovative methods and technologies for Client's future battery packs through competitor benchmarking

Requirements:

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 years experience of developing parts with suppliers, affiliates, or Client Motor Corporation
• 2 years project management and time management skills
• Beginner or higher CAD skills (CATIA V5)

Preferred Skills:

• 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 Client's Powertrain Division (40%)
• Completion of TBP (Client Business Practice) (30%)

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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