Battery Array Design & Release Engineer

at  Bertrandt AG

POSITION OVERVIEW/DESCRIPTION:

The role is for a Battery Array Design & Release Engineer with interest in battery technology. You will be responsible for design & release for battery array and interfacing with battery pack and vehicle teams to integrate the arrays for use in Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Engineering Discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience in Design and Release roles in Body and Structural design or similar preferred
• Knowledge of current hybrid technologies/ battery / power electronics and components desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technically challenging projects working cross functionally.
• Working knowledge of:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers)
• High Voltage Safety Training
  Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and release of future model High Voltage (HV) battery welded array modules by working with HV battery package engineers, suppliers, welding process engineers, and HV battery component engineers.
• Develop electrical, mechanical, and thermal interfaces and ensure package compatibility for module into HV Battery System
• Design or evaluate supplier design of specific module components using engineering techniques and knowledge of manufacturing process to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective design
• Work closely with other functions and global teams to meet package, performance, and attribute requirements for HV Battery Array System.
• Complete Design and Release activities including release HV Battery array in WERS, Validation, Issues management, Quality Document Development, and delivery
• Interface to adjacent teams including HV Battery unit team, HV Battery manufacturing team, and HV Battery cell team, HV Battery Testing team, Supplier Technical Assistance, and Purchasing.
• Support battery localization activities
• Awareness of and compliance with high-voltage safety practices.