Battery Systems Structure Engineer

Battery Systems Structural Engineer – Electric Vehicle Platforms

Position Overview

A high-performance automotive technology company is seeking a Battery Systems Structural Engineer to support the design and development of advanced battery structures for electric vehicle platforms.

This role focuses on the structural engineering of battery systems, including interfaces, enclosures, and integration components. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and involvement throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept development to validation and production.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of battery structural systems and sub-systems in alignment with project timelines.
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed component and sub-system specifications.
• Design structural elements including enclosures, fasteners, gaskets, adhesives, and coatings.

Verification, Validation & Integration

• Define and support verification and validation strategies, including simulation and physical testing.
• Contribute to testing activities from prototype development through certification and production readiness.
• Support integration of structural systems within the overall battery and vehicle architecture.

Safety & Risk Management

• Contribute to technical and functional safety concepts for battery systems.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and risk assessments.
• Drive product safety through analytical and risk-based approaches.

Engineering Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Review simulation results and recommend design improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis to resolve structural and integration issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best engineering practices.

Documentation & Manufacturing Support

• Review technical drawings and production documentation for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with assembly and testing teams during build and validation phases.
• Ensure readiness for industrialization and series production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive systems or complex multidisciplinary product environments.
• Experience with high-voltage battery systems and lithium-based battery design.
• Understanding of systems engineering and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA).
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and development processes from R&D to production.
• Knowledge of product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering best practices.
• Understanding of safety requirements and regulatory standards for high-voltage systems.
• Proficiency in standard office tools.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced systems engineering and product development.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to challenge assumptions using first-principles thinking.
• Experience specifically in battery structural systems or components.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and homologation processes.
• Prior experience in the automotive or electric vehicle industry.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
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