Battery Design Expert

The Battery Design Expert has the exciting job of developing battery systems and subsystems for high-performance vehicles. Based in Croatia you would be developing the best electric vehicle in the world and pushing high-performance vehicles to their absolute limits.

The client is a very fast-moving company, and as a result they adopt new techniques and technologies on a regular basis. You must be prepared for a continuous learning process and open to embracing new technologies as you push the boundaries of engineering to create excellence.

This role requires a good understanding of mechanical and electrical (basic) engineering. The Battery Systems Engineering team collaborates closely with other departments and works on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.

Responsibilities:

• CAD modelling of the battery pack components

• Managing subsystems and component level design requirements through collaboration with customers, the Homologation department, the Vehicle department and other Electrical Engineering related departments

• Components validation plans and test methods

• Developing cooling systems in battery packs

• Electrical components layout – co-work with electrical engineers

• Technical drawings and production documentation

• Providing support to assembly and testing teams during product operations

• Providing support to ongoing product and process improvement

 

Main tasks:

• Battery pack systems and subsystems research and development

• CAD modelling in collaboration with other team members

• Design, develop and release component and system specifications

• Supervising the testing of finished products and systems

 

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of CAD software (preferably Catia or Solidworks)

• Experience in any one (or more) of the following production processes: injection moulding (plastics), metal stamping, sheet metal forming, die castings, vacuum casting

• Experience with product and process validation

• Good knowledge of Lithium-based battery cells

• Self-organized and goal-oriented

• Very good understanding of mechanical structures

• Good understanding of thermal analysis

• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) is essential

• Communicative teamwork player

• Bachelor's or higher degree in the relevant field of study

• At least 5 year of professional experience

 

Advantageous:

• Extensive experience in the engineering development

• Good knowledge of production technology

• Good knowledge of the battery cell management

• Experience in cooling system design and management

• Understanding of electro-mechanical components