Staff Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery

We’re looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer with structural, thermal, and/or electrical design experience to join our battery team. If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem, develops a solution, and engineers an improvement no one’s asked for yet, then we want to talk with you!  As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will help support state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery systems through design improvements & cost optimization initiatives, root cause corrective action, sustaining activities, as well as proposing new design concepts to evolve the design into its next generation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. If you’re an engineer who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork, we’d love to have you on our team!  

   Role:  

• Design Ownership: Lead the design of core HV Battery components, such as the Battery Module, from initial concept through production.  

• Innovation & Optimization: Lead the design of innovative HV Battery concepts through early design phases with the focus of cost, mass, performance and manufacturability. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cell & modeling engineers, battery systems, power electronics engineers, manufacturing, quality and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, thermal and electrical systems. 

• Prototyping & Testing: Design prototypes, create 3D CAD models, and develop test plans to validate designs. Drive changes based on test results and real-world feedback.   

• Leadership: Interface internally and with external OEMs as the design lead for the HV Battery components.  

Qualifications:  

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a major contributor in a fast-paced engineering environment.  

• Engineering Fundamentals: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including structural, thermal, and mechatronic design. 

• CAD Proficiency: Strong skills in 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA, 3DX, or similar) and familiarity with GD&T principles. 

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, and more.  

• Dimensional Understanding: Strong knowledge of GD&T and Creepage & Clearance principles.  

• Problem-Solving: Experience with root cause analysis methods (e.g., 8D, FMEA) and ability to apply them to complex technical challenges. 

• Hands-On Experience: Proficiency with prototyping and shop tools to develop and validate designs.  

Preferred:  

• Battery Design: 7+ years experience in designing HV Battery components. 

• Automotive Engineering: Familiarity with automotive engineering & product validation processes (environmental testing, shock/drop testing, etc.).  

• Electronics Integration: Experience integrating mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems.   

Education:  

• Bachelor’s in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive, or other related fields.  

• Master's/PhD Preferred.