Role Overview:
Responsible for leading the design, engineering, and integration of battery packs into electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring optimal mechanical performance, safety, manufacturability, and compliance with standards. Collaborates across cross-functional teams (thermal, electrical, testing, production) to develop world-class battery solutions for next-gen EV platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own the mechanical design, packaging, and integration of battery systems, from concept to production ramp-up.
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Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and embedded system teams to define and optimize battery interfaces for safety, reliability, and performance.
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Lead CAD modeling, simulation, and prototype development of battery enclosures and mounting structures (using tools like SolidWorks/Siemens NX).
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Develop and validate mechanical, thermal, and structural aspects of battery packs including housing, cell retention, connectors, harness, and electronic integration.
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Ensure robust mechanical integration for high-voltage isolation, crashworthiness, water ingress protection, and manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
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Support architecture definition through analysis of cost, mass, manufacturability, and lifetime performance.
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Drive subsystem requirements, specifications, and design verification planning in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
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Execute root cause/corrective action for integration, build, and launch issues.
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Generate detailed drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, compliance documents and BOMs within PLM systems.
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Guide and mentor junior engineers and provide technical expertise for solving complex integration challenges in R&D.
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Stay updated on regulations, standards (ISO, IEC, AIS), industry trends, and new material/technology developments for battery integration.
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Support and lead physical testing, validation, and qualification of battery assemblies in collaboration with test teams.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
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3+ years experience in mechanical design/integration, ideally within EV battery packs or high-voltage systems.
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Proficient with 3D CAD tools and simulation software.
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Strong knowledge of battery technologies, materials, thermal management, and safety requirements.
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Demonstrated experience in cross-functional project teams and system engineering approaches.
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Familiarity with industry standards on EV battery safety, testing, and certification.
Profile Standouts:
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Deep understanding of real-world integration constraints: crash, water/dust ingress, thermal runaway, manufacturability.
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Strong innovation and problem-solving skills for rapid prototyping and new technology evaluation.
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Experience with documentation, BOM management in PLM.
