Job Description

Product Engineer - Battery 

The Product Engineer is a key member of the product development team, responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of custom lithium-ion battery modules and packs for industrial and military applications. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver innovative products that meet or exceed technical and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, and validation to ensure all stakeholder needs are met.

• Drive compliance with customer requirements throughout the product development process.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to ensure a cohesive and complete product design.

• Develop and maintain design documentation, including 3D models, drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Establish and manage specifications for components, assemblies, and final products.

• Oversee supplier evaluation, prototype development, and all design and production validation testing.

• Partner with Business Development to define product requirements and secure customer approvals.

• Champion continuous improvement by identifying and resolving issues to mitigate risk and prevent failure recurrence.

• Develop cost and timing estimates for new product development proposals.

Management Responsibilities:

• May provide direction to 1-2 direct reports within a product-focused development team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product development and design for manufacturing.

• At least 1 year of experience in battery systems projects and battery packs. 

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R).

• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and/or Design for Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for thermal, vibration, and shock analysis.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagnose system issues.

• In-depth understanding of Battery Management System (BMS) principles and architecture.