Battery Application Engineer

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION

The Applications Engineer is responsible for coordinating the design and development for assigned programs and ensure that the system performance meets technical requirements. This is a verification testing position for someone with a proven track record in engineering and the ability to work independently.

Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints

Responsibilities & Activities

Responsible for DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timelines including action plans for issue resolution and product validation

Collaborate with CAD designers in the development of details and assembly math data / drawings to ensure the design meets the program requirements

Responsible for the development of the Design and Process Validation Plans

Responsible for the manufacture, assembly, and validation of prototype parts

Collaboration :

Communicates design changes to the program team

Releases drawings / math data to suppliers for the manufacture of tooling, prototypes, components, and assembly aids associated with the program

Release drawings / math data to the customer that meets the individual customer’s standards

Make recommendations for improvement to the program team and the customer to continuously drive towards lower cost and increased quality within the required timing

Interface with other Development groups (Components, Materials, Process, and Systems) to ensure the provision of the technologies required to support the program

Lead technical contact for assigned programs

Other duties as assigned

Legal Compliance :

Ensure legal compliance with state, federal and OSHA requirements

Ensure ISO procedures are followed

Maintain compliance with all company policies, work instructions and procedures

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required

Experience in Automotive / Manufacturing preferred

Databus messaging structure & application (preferably CAN)

Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM

Familiarity of Quality Systems (ISA / TS 16949, ISO / IATF, 26262, and REACH

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the automotive industry with hybrid and / or electric vehicles

4 years’ experience in battery pack development, preferred

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of quality, safety and manufacturability of battery packs

Basic understanding of the capabilities of common CAE systems (Unigraphics, SDRC I-DEAS, CATIA, ABAQUS, etc.)

• No Design experience necessary

At ease and effective in a matrix, multicultural, and fast evolving environment

Write test plans for software and system verification tests and set up test environment using CAN tools and other test equipment

Assist the project manager in the writing of requirements, documents, and project functional specification

Travel required – less than 10% (Domestic and International)

Job Soft Skills

Stay focused on the quality of each and every deliverable by ensuring consistency and adherence to high standards, as well as paying close attention to even the minutest details involved

Ability to possess higher-order thinking skills that enable one to see both sides of the coin. Provide solutions by creating and implementing new methodologies

Balance listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed

Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through

Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Date : Oct 8, 2025

Location :

Elkhart-Indiana, IN, US, 46514

Job Requisition ID : 385682

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