Job Description
Energy Storage Electrical Engineer
Livonia, Michigan As an
Electrical Engineer for Energy Storage Products , you will integrate battery systems for Best-in-Class products in the Agricultural and Construction Industries. You will interact with a team of engineers covering the core competencies of electrical system architecture and the interfaces required for full integration to vehicle systems. The right candidate will be responsible for the integration and design selection of all energy storage electrical components from concept initiation to production launch.
- Develop system specifications, schematics, and component requirements.
- Battery pack and disconnect unit subcomponent selection according to system level specs and performance requirements.
- Define and develop HV/LV interconnects, control, and wiring strategies for battery operation.
- Concept creation of battery component CAD models for early product development phases.
- Interface with vehicle, supplier, functional safety, software, diagnostics, BMS, and prototype build teams
- Support service and troubleshooting of field battery packs through existing schematics and processes.
- Direct and collaborate with suppliers on design strategies and solutions throughout the entire battery pack development process.
- Assist with the creation and use of modeling strategies and analysis tools
- Work closely with the pack design manager and propulsion system team to provide performance input for trade studies
- Direct the development of HV safety concepts for components and wiring
- Assist in the development of electrical system DFMEA for internal and/or supplier designs
- Interface with purchasing and suppliers during the sourcing and development process
- Work closely with lead engineers, cross functional team members, and engineering service teams (vehicle, modeling and simulation, software, and functional safety)
- Communicate development progress to leadership, identify project risk and propose mitigation strategies
- Prepare for and participate in formal and informal design/peer review activities
- Key member of Product Development Team (PDT) and interface with teams at various global locations
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies for energy storage requirements, components and strategies and drive the creation of innovative solutions.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or related field
2 plus years of total experience in a combination the following areas:
- Development of electrical system architectures for high voltage systems
- Designing and developing various battery pack components (busbars, fuses, wiring, connectors, contactors, control modules) including activities such as evaluating, selecting, connecting, routing, and sizing.
Preferred Qualifications: - Electrical schematic creation, maintenance, and interpretation experience through Siemens Capital software suite or similar
- CAD and PLM software experience, CREO Parametric and Teamcenter
- Experience with vehicle electrical harness assembly and manufacturing
- Harness 2D print interpretation
- Experience with battery pack to vehicle integration
- Knowledge of electrical system standards (UN, UL, SAE, ISO, FMVSS)
- Written, verbal and presentation skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills and proactive behaviors
- Agriculture and Construction domain knowledge and experience
- Engineering Master's degree
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