Electrical Engineer High Voltage Battery - Electrical Assembly

Navistar International - Rochester Hills, MI

Full-time

Remote - Rochester Hills, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer High Voltage Battery - Electrical Assembly will play a crucial role in the development and assembly of high voltage battery systems for electric vehicles. This position involves collaboration with TRATON partners and focuses on the electrical and electronic aspects of Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS), including design, testing, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Working on interface concepts and designs for both internal and external electrical interfaces, including the battery junction box
• Drafting and testing assembly sequences/processes of electrical components, wiring, and connections
• Engaging in process improvements to decrease cycle-times, reduce errors, and increase output quality
• Drafting, calibrating, and validating interim and End-of-Line tests of the RESS electrical system
• Implementing tests in the manufacturing environment
• Optimization of RESS electrics and layout for ease of assembly, serviceability, and minimal mass
• Performing ROM assessments on RESS circuits for current and power capability, system voltage, heat rejection, and electro-magnetic immunity
• Performing design and assembly stack-up analyses
• Performing electrical stack-up analysis
• Collaborating on DFMEA and PFMEA on the RESS electricals
• Providing input to electrical CAE modeling and simulations; assessing results
• Providing input on RESS DVP&Rs; assessing results
• Leading or assisting in root-cause analysis of electrical design and/or process deviations
• Assisting in production startup of an RESS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 5 years of experience in product design/development
• OR Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 3 years of experience in product design/development
• OR PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice-to-haves

• 4+ year Electro/Mechanical or relevant Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• DFSS green or black-belt certification preferred
• Familiar with design-for-serviceability concepts

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)