Mechanical Design Engineer High Voltage Battery Packs

MechanicalDesign Engineer High Voltage Battery Packs

FEV North America, Inc., a global supplier of engineering services to the Transportation Industry, has an opening for an experienced Mechanical Design /CAD Engineer in High-Voltage Battery Packs. The Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and engineering of various high voltage and high energy content Battery Packs for automotive applications. The right candidate will support mechanical design of battery packs from A-Sample to C-Sample and production. The location will be in Auburn Hills, MI.

Requirements: Strong fundamentals in battery pack engineering for automotive application Understanding of cell chemistry (LTO, NMC, NCA, LFP), performance and testing.
Understanding of electrical, thermal and mechanical characteristics of cells, modules and packs (SOC, SOH, DOD life cycle etc.)
Strong know how in automotive certification standards (UN, UL, IPC, SAE and FMVSS) and design for manufacturability.

Proficient in 3D CAD commercial s/w namely CREO, NX and CATIA. Must have hands on design skills in using the CAD design tool suite

Must be highly skilled in performing design activities such as Concept module development from cell (mechanical and electrical)
Concept pack design within the vehicle space constraints
Mechanical structural design for safety and operation of pack
Integration of electrical systems
Thermal system design for battery pack thermal management
Production program design iteration (A-Sample, B-Sample, C-Sample) management in close collaboration with simulation and safety assessment team
Must have excellent understanding of Battery pack housing, structure and cover, module integration, thermal system, integration of E/E components, HV bus bars and system & Wiring harness
BOM management
Change management

Create drawings based on parametric CAD models per ANSI and ISO standards
Should be able develop design to Integrate Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Stack up Analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly.
Working experience in the design of injection molded engineering plastics, seals, machining, diecast aluminum, and stamped metal parts.
Should have experience designing parts requiring joining techniques namely fastening, welding and adhesives
Strong knowledge in engineering materials. Should have good understanding of different materials and grades

Work closely with lead engineers and cross functional team members namely Design, simulation, Hardware, oftware, functional safety etc
Communicate project progress to project management and manage project risk appropriately
Experience with PLM/PDM systems with ENOVIA 2015x or Team center
Experience in an OEM or Tier-1 supplier is advantageous
Prepare for and participates in formal and informal design review activities
Familiarity with Advanced product quality planning (APQP)

Qualifications: Very Strong CAD tool skills such as CREO 3D, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS
Strong leadership skills and proactive behaviors
3 to 7 years' experience in Mechanical Design and High -Voltage Battery Pack design for electrification/hybridization of passenger cars or commercial vehicles
BSME and or BSEE or Master's degreepreferred
Familiarity developing a product from concept to production
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

FEV North America, Inc offers a complete range of engineering services, providing support across the globe to customers in the design, analysis, prototyping, powertrain and transmission development, as well as vehicle integration, calibration and homologation for advanced internal combustion gasoline-, diesel-, and alternative-fueled powertrains. FEV also designs, develops and prototypes advanced vehicle / powertrain electronic control systems and hybrid-electric engine concepts that address future emission and fuel economy standards. The company has expanded its engineering capabilities to include full vehicle systems and now offers broad expertise in electronics, telematics and infotainment system engineering. The FEV STS is a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test equipment; energy technology and conventional, electric and alternative vehicle drive systems. We are also a major supplier of advanced testing and instrumentation products and services for some of the world's largest powertrain OEMs.

FEV is focused on meeting our customers' requirements for rapid development schedules, high quality standards and reduced costs.

For more about FEV please visit our website at www.fev.com

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