Mechanical Engineer- EV Battery Packaging

Orange Ev Llc • Full-time • Kansas City, Kansas • 2w ago

Mechanical Engineer- EV Battery Packaging

Join Orange EV, a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the bottom line. Make a difference for the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution.

Position Summary

The Battery Packaging Engineer will work within the engineering team to design, analyze, and validate Packaging of lithium-ion battery cells into a high voltage battery system for Orange EV’s product line. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that battery systems meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Position Responsibilities

Design and Development:
- Design and package lithium-ion battery cells into robust, high-voltage battery packs that meet heavy-duty EV requirements for performance, durability, and thermal management.
- Develop 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for battery enclosures, modules, and related components, ensuring structural integrity and compatibility with vehicle chassis.
- Select materials, components, and manufacturing processes for battery pack construction to meet design, cost, and production scalability targets.
- Implement and optimize thermal management strategies to maintain cell health and performance under various environmental and operational conditions.
- Collaborate with the battery management system (BMS) team to integrate hardware and ensure proper electrical connections and configurations.
Testing and Validation:
- Conducted and supported testing and validation of battery packs, including vibration, thermal, and electrical testing, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for battery pack issues throughout the design, testing, and production stages.
- Collaborate with the testing team to validate battery systems in laboratory and field conditions.
- Analyze test data to assess and verify performance and troubleshoot as needed.
Collaboration and Documentation:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth integration of battery systems into vehicle platforms.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Support manufacturing by resolving production issues related to battery systems.
- Assist operations with researching and implementing new assembly technologies and process improvements.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in drivetrain engineering.

Position Qualifications

Education: BSME, BSEE, or a related field
Experience: 3+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery packaging, high-voltage systems, or EV battery pack design.
Strong understanding of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
Prior experience in electric machine selection and integration for Class 8 trucks or similar heavy-duty vehicles.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in CAD software (particularly Inventor).
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools (ANSYS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Work in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment.

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