About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Low-Voltage Battery Engineer to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the improvement and development of low-voltage power supply components and system specifications, focusing on 12V batteries for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Electric Vehicle (EV) electrical systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of battery technology within a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field. 3+ years of experience in battery design release or battery manufacturing. 3+ years of experience in low-voltage battery product development. 3+ years of experience in low-voltage power supply development and testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with Ford Systems (FEDE, Teamcenter, JAMA, WERS) or equivalent systems. 5+ years of experience in battery manufacturing or battery design release.

Responsibilities:

Develop and size 12V batteries, including first-tier supplier selection and specification development. Create and/or modify low-voltage lead-acid requirements and input into specifications. Look at next generation low voltage batteries, Lithium and Sodium. Create and/or modify low-voltage battery and sub-system requirements. Develop and execute design and verification testing plans. Support investigations and opportunities with lithium and sodium ion battery technology as an alternative to lead acid 12- volt batteries. Support supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes. Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety requirements. Manage the release of batteries into the Ford system (or equivalent for other companies). Integrate power supply components into electrical charging systems for ICE and/or EV systems. Manage the FEDE release of specifications and FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) Quality documents. Collaborate with suppliers to complete all supplier component FMA documentation, including CPAs (Change Point Analysis) SCCAFs (Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form) and Control Plans development. Address quality issues, both internally and with suppliers. Handle battery homologation and labeling requirements. Review supplier DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and complete DFMEA assessments. Lead technical studies regarding the battery performance, cycling, charge acceptance and their effect on end of life  Interface with other power supply component and applications engineers and receive direction from the battery subject matter expert. Contribute to and support supplier Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) before sourcing and during new technology development.