Komatsu ยท 1 hour ago
Senior Battery Electrical Engineer
Lake Orion, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Battery Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial and industrial vehicles, recently acquired by Komatsu. They are seeking a Senior Battery Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, development, and execution of battery electrical system components, overseeing validation and ensuring on-time delivery of work products throughout the product development life cycle.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Apply technical knowledge to the on-time delivery of work products through the product development life cycle for each project
Own the design and development of efficient designs for components and sub-assemblies. Work products include the design and release of HV Layouts, Grounding Strategies, Contactors, Fuses, Resistors, and Cabling
Work in concert with Manufacturing Engineers in the development of processes and tools supporting manufacturing and assembly
Component definition, sizing, selection, and design of cell electrical interconnections and bussing, module and pack HC and HV electrical interconnections and bussing, fusing, sensing, and control circuitry
Assist the commodity responsible engineer with BMS Hardware and its interfaces to relevant battery subsystems
Work closely with Systems Engineers and Computer-Aided Engineers (CAEs) to prove out design concepts prior to pack prototype builds
Act as a mentor and advisor to Design Release Engineers (DREs) on the team
Key contributor to electrical system Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEAs), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), Design Verification Plan and Reports (DVP&Rs), and Product and Process design reviews
Lead supplier evaluation and development for responsible commodities, in collaboration with purchasing
Support prototype system builds by ensuring parts are on time and that issues are resolved in a timely manner
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in HV (>350V) electrification product design or product development
Proficient in root cause analysis and resolution
Adept in data processing and statistical analysis
Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical data to internal & external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers
Experience with the design, handling, and manufacturing of HV lithium-ion battery systems and components such as busbars, resistors, shunts, connectors, and fuses
Experience in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Hardware (HW), Electronic Control Unit (ECU) development and troubleshooting, with BMS-specific experience preferred
Demonstrate understanding of the system operating principles and software functions of said ECU(s) to be an effective interface to Systems and Software Engineering counterparts
Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) design standards and ability to interpret and troubleshoot test results
Educated on common automotive and industry standards
Familiar with the product design process
Self-motivated problem solver; pays attention to the details
Challenges the status quo and strives for continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Hardware (HW), Electronic Control Unit (ECU) development and troubleshooting, with BMS-specific experience preferred
Benefits
Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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