Mechanical Design Engineer Battery and Power Electronics - LER TechForce
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
About the Job
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a need for a Mechanical Design Engineer that has worked on Batteries and Power Electronics. This role is a hybrid role based in Auburn Hills.
Who we are:
For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
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The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of various battery pack and power electronics applications in support of e-mobility projects. These projects will include elements of mechanical, electrical and/or thermal components as well as complete battery pack assembly. The right candidate will support the mechanical design of these systems from concept initiation through production release
Job Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Who we are:
For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of various battery pack and power electronics applications in support of e-mobility projects. These projects will include elements of mechanical, electrical and/or thermal components as well as complete battery pack assembly. The right candidate will support the mechanical design of these systems from concept initiation through production release
Job 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, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (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
Required Qualifications:
- BSME
- 5 years minimum 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 Team Center or other PLM
- 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
- Engineering Master's degree
- Experience working for an OEM or Tier-1 supplier
- Familiarity with Advanced product quality planning (APQP)
- Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- 401(k) Program w/ company match
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
Source : LER TechForce