Mechanical
Design Engineer 3 (Battery System)
Chillicothe,
IL
12
months
Job
Description:-
Summary:
The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the
design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment,
systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make
engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints.
Job
Responsibilities:-
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Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and
other mechanical devices.
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Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to
determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
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Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation
and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
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Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools,
equipment or software.
Skills:-
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Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving
ability.
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Team player and detail oriented.
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Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and
computer-generated reports.
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Previous experience with computer applications and software related to
engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Position’s
Contributions to Work Group:
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As a Battery Systems Development Engineer you will work with a team of
engineers and be accountable to create and execution of battery module and
system level validation plans. This would include tasks such as reviewing
battery system standards (examples ISO, IEC, UL), creating pretest planning
documentation, executing test processes, and reviewing test data for
acceptance. The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor
on assignments that are complex in nature, working with teams across the US.
Typical
task breakdown:
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Support in the review of customer application requirements and apply those
details toward validation success criteria
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Support validation and development documentation process by working with design
teams to:
*Create
Boundary Diagrams
*Creation
& Maintain Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
*Develop
and execute Design Verification Test Plan
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Test Setup & Coordination with internal and external test facilities
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Test Data Review
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NPI Issue creation and support design improvements based upon learning found in
testing.
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Provide documentation of validation to support compliance needs to customer or
regional standards (TANs / Functional Safety / etc.)
Education
& Experience Required:
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Mechanical or Electrical Engineers with battery or testing backgrounds.
Preferably with an understanding of battery standards.
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Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years’ experience required.
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Masters / PhD degrees could allow for 3+ years’ experience
Technical
Skills
(Required)
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Understanding of battery electrical systems
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Ability to read prints and electrical schematics
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Previous product development experience (design, validation/test or analysis)
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Document issues and assist in identifying root cause
(Desired)
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Previous design or test experience related to battery system development
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Previous design or test experience with off-road equipment.
Soft
Skills
(Required)
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Safely work with battery systems
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Good organizational skills
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Ability to clearly understand and document tasks, findings, and issues through
verbal and written communications.
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Ability to creatively solve problems with minimal direction from work director
Disqualifiers/Red
Flags:
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Uncomfortable with hands on battery systems to set up tests and install needed
instrumentation.
