Battery Pack Design Engineer

As a Battery Pack Design Engineer you will responsible for designing, developing, prototyping and validating both low-voltage high-voltage battery packs - Voltages from 3.6V up to 800V, Capacities from 10 ah up to 100 kWh, or even in the mega-watt-hours (future). You will optimize current, and design new battery modules to make up larger voltage/capacity battery packs. You will ideally optimize and develop every component in the battery pack, including the battery management system.

Our battery packs are used for stationary energy storage, ground vehicles (manned and unmanned), aircraft (drones class 1-4), and watercraft.

We'll need your help scaling production of batteries. We are scaling battery production for multiple modules ranging from 1s5p to 14s5p and 14s9p. The 14s5p modules will be arranged into a 112s5p , 470V max battery pack.

This is a full-time in-person role based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The role involves performing engineering calculations, reviewing requirements and safety standards, supporting prototype builds, and participating in testing, failure analysis, and design iterations. Documentation of designs, BOMs, and test results, as well as close collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers, are key elements of this position.

This position also includes maintaining equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards for both low-voltage and high-voltage systems, and providing feedback on design changes from a manufacturing perspective. While most responsibilities are performed onsite in the workshop and production area, some process documentation, data analysis, and coordination tasks can be completed from home.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical engineering design experience.
• 3+ years of battery pack design experience.
• 2+ years of battery pack prototyping experience.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience assembling electronics and battery packs, including soldering and wiring.
• Experience hand-spot welding aluminum case battery cells.
• Experience prototyping electrical systems and battery packs.
• Demonstrated experience in machining, fabrication, modification, and precise handling of mechanical components used in battery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to progress multi-disciplinary systems and products from initial concept to low scale production.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, follow technical documentation, and use standard measurement tools and shop equipment.
• Must be a self-starter who finds ways to advance the company overall once your own work is finished
• Clear communication skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and willingness to be on-site in Pittsburgh for hands-on work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• A deep understanding of battery pack component design, structural integrity, and mechanical integration of battery packs.
• Desire to advance the status quo for your role, and become irreplicable.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or prototyping at a major OEM or Startup
• Formula SAE Leadership Experience
• Experience working with high-voltage systems, battery modules, or EV powertrains is strongly preferred.