Job Title: Battery Array Design & Release Engineer

Location: Dunton /hybrid/overseas travel trips

Rate:  Negotiable - from £35.65ph Umbrella (inside IR35) – Depending on Experience 

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)

Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week

Reference: F55815

The role is for a Battery Array Design & Release Engineer with interest in battery technology. The individual will be responsible for design and release for battery array and interfacing with Battery Pack and Vehicle Teams to integrate the arrays for use in Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) Vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and release of future model High Voltage (HV) battery welded array modules by working with HV battery package engineers, suppliers, welding process engineers, and HV battery component Engineers.
• Develop electrical, mechanical, and thermal interfaces and ensure package compatibility for module into HV Battery System.
• Design or evaluate supplier design of specific module components using engineering techniques and knowledge of manufacturing process to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective design.
• Work closely with other functions and Global Teams to meet package, performance, and attribute requirements for HV Battery Array System.
• Complete Design and Release activities including release HV Battery array in WERS, Validation, Issues management, Quality Document Development, and delivery.
• Interface to adjacent teams including HV Battery Unit Team, HV Battery Manufacturing Team, and HV Battery Cell Team, HV Battery Testing Team, Supplier Technical Assistance, and Purchasing.
• Support battery localization activities.
• Awareness of and compliance with high-voltage safety practices.

Skills Required:

•  Education is important and therefore an ideal candidate should have a Degree in Engineering Discipline (or equivalent) in hand or should have completed two thirds of formal study towards degree course and commitment to complete studies. But if that is not the case and the candidate has experience/skills which are relevant and beneficial to the role, we will be interested to hear from the candidate.
• Experience in Design and Release roles in Body and Structural Design or similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of current hybrid technologies/ battery / power electronics and components desirable but is not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technically challenging projects working cross functionally.

Working knowledge of:

•  CAD
• Product development processes.
• Managing engineering deliverables.
• Vehicle Bill of Material tracking and reporting.
• Financial control and reporting.
• Electrified powertrain key components and systems.
• Demonstrable experience of working independently.
• Ability to quickly obtain and grow knowledge in a rapidly developing technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Must have valid UK or EU driving license and a willingness to travel as needed.
• Has an enthusiasm for electrification with awareness of other vehicle area requirements and the integration conflicts that they present to deliver a vehicle level solution that meets all attributes.

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers).
• High Voltage Safety Training.

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35

Travel: YES.
Climate trips to support development activities.