HV Battery ESS (Energy Storage System) Sr Lead Mechanical/Structural Engineer Job # 57309 Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 months ago(10/1/2024 3:12 PM) Job Locations US-MI-Rochester Hills | US-TX-Elmendorf | US-IL-Lisle Internal Title Emerging Tech Project Engr Sr Org Level S06 # of Positions 1 ERP Eligibility Eligible for PD Salary Employee Referral Bonus, $5000 after 30 days employment Position Overview

Our eMobility Team is growing and we have a great opportunity for HV Battery ESS (Energy Storage System) Sr Lead Mechanical/Structural Engineer. 
 
The engineer in this position will help lead integration of an externally sourced energy storage system (ESS) solution in addition to working on future internal solutions for the electrification of International brand commercial vehicles. The HV Battery mechanical engineering role ensures that the ESS integrates with the vehicle chassis while offering appropriate protection to the battery internals over the life of the vehicle. The work will include collaboration with our suppliers on externally sourced battery solutions in addition to co-development work with our TRATON partners.
 
This is a hybrid position based in one of our facilities in Rochester Hills, MI, Lisle, IL or San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities Creation and management of the mechanical interface control document for the ESSIdentify, understand and implement mechanical design requirements stemming from governmental, industry, and International brand standardsDevelop electrical, mechanical and thermal interfaces, and ensure package compatibility for cells and modules into HV ESSDesign or evaluate suppliers’ design of components using engineering techniques and knowledge of manufacturing process to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective designWork with the Vehicle Architecture team to define the ESS packaging envelopes and reconcile with internal component and cell packaging, Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH), enclosure rigidity, safety, aerodynamic, and other vehicle & pack requirementsWork closely with other functions and global teams to meet package, performance and attribute requirements for different vehicle platforms and configurationsOptimization of the location, attachment, and retentions of cells, components and wiring within the HV battery enclosure with consideration for thermal, EMC, crash, etc.Review of supplier Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEAs) and co-development of HV ESS Functional Safety requirements and system DFMEAsSupport mechanical & environmental portion of pack Design, Valuation, Plan and Report (DVP&R), provide input on test procedures, assess results, and suggest improvementsWork with suppliers, our TRATON partners, and other International teams to achieve program goals on-time and with high qualityContinuous Improvement: Capture and integrate lessons learned from assembly processes into Verification, Certification, and Testing (VCT) procedures, requirements documentation, and AUROS (or equivalent) systems to drive continuous improvement and maintain high product quality standardsTeam Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and operations to achieve project milestones and objectives effectively Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAt least 8 years of experience in product design/developmentAt least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities

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Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAt least 6 years of experience in product design/developmentAt least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities

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PhD in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAt least 3 years of experience in product design/developmentAt least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)Proven experience in mechanical design and assembly, with a focus on battery module and pack assembly within the automotive, energy storage, or related industriesIn-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and materials used in battery module and pack assemblyFamiliarity with regulatory requirements and standards applicable to battery assembly, including OSHA, ANSI, ISO, and other relevant safety and quality standardsExperience in developing and implementing robust quality control procedures, including interim and EoL testing protocols for battery systemsProficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design, analysis, and documentationStrong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem-solving and process optimizationExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and organizational levelsExcellent analytical skills with a systematic approach to problem-solvingEffective communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams and disciplinesHands-on experience working on HV lithium-ion batteriesFamiliar with design-for-serviceability conceptsDFSS green or black-belt certification preferredWillingness and ability to travel/stay at supplier locations for extended periods as neededAutomotive related engineering degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related), MS preferredWorking experience with HV Energy Storage Systems for mobile applicationsWorking experience with relevant industry standards such as SAE J1939, J1772, ISO15118, ISO 26262, etc.Working experience in following automotive product development processes and product production launches preferredExperience or familiarity with engineering tools and software, for example: CANalyzer, Matlab, Polarian, AUROS, XFMEAExperience or working knowledge of Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD and CAE analysis toolsDFSS green or black-belt certification preferred

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with automated assembly systems and robotics in battery module and pack assemblyKnowledge of battery chemistries, thermal management, and electrical integration considerations in assembly processesCertification in Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologiesPrior experience with AUROS (Automated Requirements Object Synthesis) or equivalent requirements management systems Your Referral Choices Are Refer a Friend by EmailMake Referral <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p> Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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