Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering

Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering

Job Category : Engineering

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Requisition Number : STAFF003993

Posted : September 3, 2024

Employment Type : Full-Time

Location : On-site

About the Role You will :

• Be integral to the architectural development of Proterra’s next battery design
• Design a plurality of battery components needed for cell to pack designs
• Have full design responsibility, from initial concept to production launch
• 3D CAD Design and 2D Drawings including GD&T for complex parts and assemblies
• Design for high volume assembly and vertical integration
• Conduct basic analysis and testing, assist in defining complex validation plans
• Lead design reviews and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support with supply chain and interface directly with vendors for DFM
• Support and root cause failures from engineering builds, production launch, and field
• Work effectively cross functionally (program management, quality, supply chain, test)
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance within a growing team

About Our Group :

• Through developing industry leading battery packs, the Product Development Team helps Proterra meet our ambitious cost and energy density goals.
• This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values :
• Purpose : We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
• Initiative : We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
• Humility : We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
• Critical Thinking : We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
• Intellectual Challenge : We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
• Community & Diversity : We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
• Kindness : We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
• Fun : We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
• You will report to the Battery Pack Engineering Manager and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our R&D headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facility near Greer, SC.

About You :

• Proactive and able to work without supervision
• Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the team
• Invests in their team, advocating for team and their growth
• Able to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused attitude
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
• Flexible and open to change
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills including challenging assumptions
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Qualifications :

• 8+ years' experience with 4+ years of full-time design in battery design, including one or more of the following : enclosure or module structures, cell interconnects, high voltage or low voltage connections, coolant systems, adhesives and sealants, coatings
• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Design of high-volume production components for battery packs
• Design for high volume assembly, both manual and automated
• Proficient in 3D CAD, 2D Drawings (including GD&T); 3DX or CATIA V5 Preferred
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for single and multibody assemblies preferred
• Knowledge in full product development cycle
• Solid people, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.
• Methodical and diligent thinker, with a high attention for detail and a desire to work with a strong sense of quality and craft.

Travel : 0 - 20%

Compensation : $197,064 - $218,960 / yr

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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