Electrical Battery Engineer

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American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for an Electrical Battery Engineer in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Battery Engineer is responsible for the battery system electrical requirements, architecture, and their analysis. They apply an interdisciplinary approach to the engineering of battery systems and components; what is required of the design. They analyze and drive early integration of battery electrical systems and continue to support them over the project life cycle. They define and document overall electrical architecture and schematics at the system level and oversee verification of the electrical sub-system requirements. This includes defining electrical system requirements early in the development cycle, identifying top technical risks, contributing to the design synthesis, and driving the concept verification via testing and analysis. This individual will work closely with the systems and engineering design team, prototype manufacturing team, key suppliers, validation/testing team, customers, program managers, and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical system architecture and schematics.
• Derive sub-system electrical requirements and allocate to electrical architecture.
• Develop external interface specifications for the electrical interfaces to other systems.
• Lead cross-functional electrical system engineering meetings with other engineers.
• Drive resolutions in the electrical systems, between customers and design engineers
• Support the Lead Systems Engineer with electrical engineering related topics.
• Support the DREs with their design reviews of the electrical components.
• Analyze failure modes of electrical systems in the DFMEA; support functional safety analysis.
• Track and prioritize top technical risks and known electrical system issues.
• Develop electrical sub-system integration test plan and drive prototype testing and analysis.
• Develop electrical inspection requirements for end of line testing.
• Drive model-based analysis of the electrical battery system with CAD and CAE teams.
• Help troubleshoot battery pack issues and support development of engineering guidelines.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in HV automotive applications or similar, such as Electronic Control Units (ECUs), HV/LV power, communication, and sensory systems.
• Preferred experience with High Voltage/Low Voltage battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Battery Disconnect Units (BDU), Power Distribution Units (PDU), wiring, controls, CAN, connectors, relays, contactors, fuses, and busbars.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM/DFA, and DVP&R.
• Hands-on lab/shop skills (multimeters, oscilloscopes, HiPot isolation testers, LCR meters, CANalyzer/CANoe, DAQs, ect.).
• Ability to work hands-on with High and Low Voltage Power and Communication systems.
• Preferred experience in a requirement engineering management tool and systems engineering (e.g. Jama, DOORS) and MBSE modeling architectures.
• Preferred experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape controls and simulations.
• Preferred experience with CAD/CAE and 3D electrical design tools.
• Familiar with common automotive & industry standards.
• Adept in basic data processing and statistical analysis.
• Presents strong interpersonal communication, listening, and technical writing skills.
• Preferred experience with the handling of high voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
• Preferred training in High Voltage safety and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Abides by safety standards and protocols.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting technical test data to various audiences.
• Self-motivated problem solver who pays attention to details and drives improvement.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed (less than 10% travel on average).
• Ability to organize and plan effectively with project teams.
• Basic engineering knowledge outside electrical (mechanical, software, industrial, ect.).

Key Competencies:

• Influences Others: Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.
• Self-Leadership: Enjoys positions of responsibility and authority. Desires and chooses to be in a leadership position.
• Takes Calculated Risks: Takes calculated risks to achieve goals. Finds a balance between analysis and action. When fails, accepts it, learns from it, and moves on to the next challenge.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Assertiveness: Maintaining a position when you know you are right; standing up to others and expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and a competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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