Senior Design Engineer
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Compensation: $0.00
Job Type: Contract to Perm
State: MI
City: Auburn Hills
Description:
Here is your chance to work at a globally leading engineering and digital mobility company as their Senior Design Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI!!! We are seeking individuals with 5 years minimum experience in mechanical, electrical and/or thermal products to join their team ASAP!!!
*Contract to Direct Hire Opportunity*
Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hybrid Work Schedule: 1 to 2 days in the office, 3-4 days work from home
Job Responsibilities:
• Lead project activities in mechanical and/or thermal design in battery pack and power electronics engineering for e-mobility applications.
o Mechanical packaging for various cell formats (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch)
o Mechanical packaging for various pack components (modules, busbars, wiring, connectors, control modules, cold plates, cooling hoses)
o 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
o Module design and development (cell mounting, spacing, connecting, cooling)
o Mechanical / structural design (durability, crash, light weighting)
o Integration of electrical systems and components (fuses, contactors, wiring)
o Cooling system design for thermal management
o Production release and development cycle experience
o Interface with suppliers to execute supplier quality processes such as PPAP
o BOM management / reporting
o Change management
o Documentation and report creation
• Create 2D drawings based on parametric CAD models per ANSI and ISO standards
o 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
*Contract to Direct Hire Opportunity*
Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hybrid Work Schedule: 1 to 2 days in the office, 3-4 days work from home
Job Responsibilities:
• Lead project activities in mechanical and/or thermal design in battery pack and power electronics engineering for e-mobility applications.
o Mechanical packaging for various cell formats (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch)
o Mechanical packaging for various pack components (modules, busbars, wiring, connectors, control modules, cold plates, cooling hoses)
o 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
o Module design and development (cell mounting, spacing, connecting, cooling)
o Mechanical / structural design (durability, crash, light weighting)
o Integration of electrical systems and components (fuses, contactors, wiring)
o Cooling system design for thermal management
o Production release and development cycle experience
o Interface with suppliers to execute supplier quality processes such as PPAP
o BOM management / reporting
o Change management
o Documentation and report creation
• Create 2D drawings based on parametric CAD models per ANSI and ISO standards
o 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.
o Must have hands on design skills in using the CAD to route wire harnesses, sheet metal parts, plastic components, and machined components
o Experience with Siemens Team Center or other PLM
Preferred Qualifications:
• 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)