Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Battery and Power Electronics

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Employer: TRG
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Responsible for the design and development of various battery pack and power electronics applications in support of e-mobility projects - including elements of mechanical, electrical and/or thermal components as well as complete battery pack assembly.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead project activities in mechanical and/or thermal design in battery pack and power electronics engineering for e-mobility applications.
    • Mechanical packaging for various cell formats - cylindrical, prismatic, pouch
    • Mechanical packaging for various pack components - modules, busbars, wiring, connectors, control modules, cold plates, cooling hoses
    • Mechanical design and vehicle integration of power electronic enclosures and or thermal systems including implementation of sealing and venting strategies.
  • Perform design activities such as
    • Module design and development - cell mounting, spacing, connecting, cooling
    • Mechanical / structural design - durability, crash, light weighting
    • Integration of electrical systems and components - fuses, contactors, wiring
    • Cooling system design for thermal management
    • Production release and development cycle experience
    • Interface with suppliers to execute supplier quality processes such as PPAP
    • BOM management / reporting
    • Change management
    • Documentation and report creation
  • Create 2D drawings based on parametric CAD models per ANSI and ISO standards
    • Datum strategies, GD&T, Stack up Analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly.
  • Work closely with and lead cross functional team members - vehicle, modeling and simulation, software, functional safety
  • Communicate project progress to leadership and manage project risk
  • Prepare for and participate in formal and informal design review activities
  • Coordinate design activities with global partners

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years experience in mechanical, electrical and/or thermal products for production applications
  • Knowledge in engineering materials. Should have good understanding of different materials and grades
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical simulation techniques and processes
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Experience following a product development process
  • DVP development and reporting
  • DFMEA / Risk analysis development
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English
  • Basic knowledge in automotive certification standards (UN, UL, IPC, SAE, ISO and FMVSS) and design for manufacturability.
  • Basic power electronic and EV systems and architecture knowledge - DC/DC, Inverters, Batteries Chargers, etc
  • Proficient in 2D drawing and 3D CAD creation and release on commercial platforms namely CREO, NX and CATIA.
    • Must have hands on design skills in using the CAD to route wire harnesses, sheet metal parts, plastic components, and machined components
    • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 5 years experience in Battery Pack design for e-mobility applications with expert power electronic and EV systems and architecture knowledge
  • Understanding of cell chemistry (LTO, NMC, NCA, LFP), performance and testing
  • Background in modeling, simulation, and analysis (i.e., durability, thermal, electrical)
  • Understanding of electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of cells, modules and/or packs - SOC, SOH, DOD life cycle etc
  • Background in prototype builds and component validation
  • Working experience in the design of injection molded engineering plastics, seals, machining, diecast aluminum, and stamped metal parts
  • Experience working for an OEM or Tier-1 supplier
  • Familiarity with APQP
Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 46903
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Auburn Hills

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