Energy Storage Electrical Engineer

Onward Technologies

  • Full time
  • 3 months ago
  • Livonia,MI
  • OnSite

Job Description

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 Masters degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,150.16 – $107,363.63 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Livonia, MI 48150 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Livonia, MI 48150: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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