Lead Systems Engineer Battery

3 days ago

Lake Orion, United States American Battery Solutions Full time
Job Summary

The Lead Systems Engineer Battery is the main technical resource of a program. They are responsible for all system engineering activities and deliverables and leads pack-level technical discussions. They are also responsible for the product architecture and product requirement compliance matrix. This individual will work closely with our engineering design team, prototype engineering team, key suppliers, validation/testing team, customers, program managers, and business development on key technical issues.

Responsibilities
  • Works as the main technical interface for customer projects and their applications.
  • Leads a team of system engineering and requirement engineering resources to deliver on a project.
  • Listens to the voice of the customer and translates it into system requirements.
  • Drives a compliance matrix of customer requirements to an agreed baseline.
  • Develop system-level architecture
  • Compile and decompose system-level requirements
  • Develops system-level DFMEA and integrates it with requirements and verification plans.
  • Leads the development of system requirements, architecture, and system concept sizing.
  • Maintains changes to requirements, and their impact analysis, and helps track scope creep.
  • Maintains system requirements throughout the product life cycle.
  • Identifies and drives cross-functional interface evaluations and any constraints.
  • Implements system optimization with design for excellence evaluation.
  • Helps to support business development with an evaluation of new opportunities.
  • Strongly supports other key functional engineering groups with their tasks (ME, EE, SW, BMS).
  • Supports functional safety, security, and reliability engineering analysis.
  • Helps support decomposition of DFMEA into sub-system DFMEA and PFMEA.
  • Helps develop system inspection requirements for end-of-line testing, from quality control plan.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in systems engineering discipline on battery packs or battery management system projects.
  • Broad engineering knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Industrial engineering with a strong focus on at least one discipline.
  • Basic understanding of architecture modeling and requirements management tools.
  • Strong communication skills with a high level of integrity.
  • Ability to think creatively while staying focused on the bigger picture.
  • Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Experience generating DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM/DFA, and DVP&R.
  • Experience using a formal requirement management tool.
  • Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed (less than 10% travel on average).
  • Systematic problem solver with an analytical mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, listening, and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to organize and plan effectively with project teams.
  • Hands-on experience with high and low-voltage power and communication systems.
  • Basic lab/shop skills (multimeter, power tools, etc.).
  • Lead projects with a commitment to engineering excellence.
  • Willing to help others and promote a positive culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in systems engineering discipline on battery packs or battery management system projects.
  • Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, electronic control units (ECUs), battery management systems (BMS), MEMS, and sensors.
  • Experience in tools for requirement engineering management (ex. Jama), CAD/CAE (ex. SolidWorks), design of experiments and statistical analysis of data (ex: Minitab), system modeling (ex: MATLAB, Simulink/Simscape), and diagnostic communication tools and protocols; (ex. Vector CANoe; CAN; LIN; GPI/O).
  • Functional safety and cybersecurity experience.
  • Vehicle architectures including automotive, aerospace, rail, controls, and other motive fields.
Key Competencies
  • Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
  • Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
  • Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
  • Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
  • Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
  • Takes Calculated Risks: Takes calculated risks to achieve goals. Finds a balance between analysis and action. When fails, accepts it, learns from it, and moves on to the next challenge.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
  • Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
  • Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview
  • Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 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.


About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here

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