Mechanical Design Engineer Battery and Power Electronics

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Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a need for a Mechanical Design Engineer that has worked on Batteries and Power Electronics. This role is a hybrid role based in Auburn Hills.

Who we are:

For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

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The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of various battery pack and power electronics applications in support of e-mobility projects. These projects will include elements of mechanical, electrical and/or thermal components as well as complete battery pack assembly.
The right candidate will support the mechanical design of these systems from concept initiation through production release

Job Responsibilities:

Lead project activities in mechanical and/or thermal design in battery pack and power electronics engineering for e-mobility applications.

Mechanical packaging for various cell formats (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch)

Mechanical packaging for various pack components (modules, busbars, wiring, connectors, control modules, cold plates, cooling hoses)

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

Module design and development (cell mounting, spacing, connecting, cooling)

Mechanical / structural design (durability, crash, light weighting)

Integration of electrical systems and components (fuses, contactors, wiring)

Cooling system design for thermal management

Production release and development cycle experience

Interface with suppliers to execute supplier quality processes such as PPAP

BOM management / reporting

Change management

Documentation and report creation

Create 2D drawings based on parametric CAD models per ANSI and ISO standards

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.

Must have hands on design skills in using the CAD to route wire harnesses, sheet metal parts, plastic components, and machined components

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)

What you'll get:

Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)

401(k) Program w/ company match

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

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