Hv Battery Engineer

The Company
Leading decarbonisation and growth agendas. This organisation is developing a portfolio of projects centred on the production of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, minerals, and other value-added products. Underpinned by operational excellence and proven capability to drive future growth.
The Role
Situated at a state-of-the-art R&D facility and reporting directly to the Principal Battery Systems within the Green Fleet Development team, I am currently seeking an experienced High Voltage Battery Systems Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in systems engineering and provide support for the hardware/software development of High Voltage (HV) battery systems for series projects
• Conduct concept feasibility studies to determine the best-fit selection for future products, including thorough research on battery pack system and sub-systems
• Develop system specification documents and define system functions/features
• Establish system Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) to validate features/functions at the system-level
• Lead the troubleshooting of hardware/software issues for system releases
• Oversee the integration of high voltage battery packs into the vehicle powertrain throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide support for and implement Quality engineering processes, including system-/D-FMEA, ISO 26262, cybersecurity, and resolution of field and development issues
• Resolve technical and design issues and oversee the system release of technical drawings and production documentation
• Assess the performance, durability, and reliability of mechanical, electrical, and electronic sub-components at the system-level
• Ensure compliance with project management processes by project owners to meet all quality gates and SOP timelines
• Conduct benchmarking and monitor the latest standardization and technology trends in the market to create component roadmaps
• Collaborate with various key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Provide regular updates to the Principal regarding work progress, risks, and priorities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field of study (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in high-voltage (HV) battery systems; experience in systems engineering, testing, and release is preferable Extensive expertise in Lithium-ion battery systems
• Proficiency in hardware/software design of Electric Vehicle (EV) systems/components (up to 1500 VDC)
• Demonstrated training/experience in automotive HV-safety and ISO26262 standards
• Hands-on experience with EV system architectures, automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs), and control systems
• Proficient in requirements and project management tools such as DOORS, Confluence, JIRA, etc.
• Strong knowledge of automotive software analysis tools like CANoe, CANape, etc.
• Proven ability to diagnose and debug failures at the system level
• Solid understanding of systems and feature engineering processes, with project experience in Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier settings
• Familiarity with production technology and manufacturing engineering is advantageous
• Driven by targets and motivated to achieve results
• Genuine passion for automotive electrification
• Collaborative team player with exceptional analytical and communication skills

Renewable Energy Recruitment is a subsidiary business of DRD Group.
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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