Lead Systems Engineer Battery
American Battery Solutions Inc.
Michigan
Job Summary The Lead Systems Engineer Battery is the main technical resource of a program. They are responsible for all system engineering activities and deliverables and leads pack-level technical discussions. They are also responsible for the product architecture and product requirement compliance matrix. This individual will work closely with our engineering design team, prototype engineering team, key suppliers, validation/testing team, customers, program managers, and business development on key technical issues. Responsibilities
- Works as the main technical interface for customer projects and their applications.
- Leads a team of system engineering and requirement engineering resources to deliver on a project.
- Listens to the voice of the customer and translates it into system requirements.
- Drives a compliance matrix of customer requirements to an agreed baseline.
- Develops system-level Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and integrates it with requirements and verification plans.
- Leads the development of system requirements, architecture, and system concept sizing.
- Maintains changes to requirements, and their impact analysis, and helps track scope creep.
- Maintains system requirements throughout the product life cycle.
- Identifies and drives cross-functional interface evaluations and any constraints.
- Implements system optimization with design for excellence evaluation.
- Helps to support business development with an evaluation of new opportunities.
- Strongly supports other key functional engineering groups with their tasks (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Battery Management Systems (BMS).
- Supports functional safety, security, and reliability engineering analysis.
- Help support decomposition of DFMEA into sub-system DFMEA and Process Failure Mode and Effects (PFMEA).
- Help develop system inspection requirements for end-of-line testing, from quality control plan.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in systems engineering discipline on battery packs or battery management system projects.
- Broad engineering knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Industrial engineering with a strong focus on at least one discipline.
- Basic understanding of architecture modeling and requirements management tools.
- Strong communication skills with a high level of integrity.
- Ability to think creatively while staying focused on the bigger picture.
- Experience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience generating DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R).
- Experience using a formal requirement management tool.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed (less than 10% travel on average).
- Systematic problem solver with an analytical mindset.
- Strong interpersonal communication, listening, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to organize and plan effectively with project teams.
- Hands-on experience with high and low-voltage power and communication systems.
- Basic lab/shop skills (multimeter, power tools).
- Lead projects with a commitment to engineering excellence.
- Willing to help others and promote a positive culture.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in systems engineering discipline on battery packs or battery management system projects.
- Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, Electronic Control Units (ECUs), Battery Management Systems (BMS),Micro Electro Mechanical Systems ( MEMS), and sensors.
- Experience in tools for requirement engineering management (ex. Jama), Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) (ex. SolidWorks), design of experiments and statistical analysis of data (ex: Minitab), system modeling (ex: MATLAB, Simulink/Simscape), and diagnostic communication tools and protocols; (ex. Vector CANoe; Controller Area Network ( CAN); LIN; GPI/O).
- Functional safety and cybersecurity experience.
- Vehicle architectures including automotive, aerospace, rail, controls, and other motive fields.
- Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
- Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
- Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
- Takes Calculated Risks: Takes calculated risks to achieve goals. Finds a balance between analysis and action. When fails, accepts it, learns from it, and moves on to the next challenge.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
Posted 2026-01-19
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