Design Release Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in automotive engineering focused on high voltage battery components
  • Strong understanding of high voltage electrical components including busbars and HV connectors
  • Proficient in CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for design
  • Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative work
  • Ability to author electrical and mechanical requirements
  • Understanding of DFM and DFA principles
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Design, validate, and release high voltage battery components for electrified vehicles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for performance and quality compliance
  • Create and manage Design Verification Plans and DFMEA documents
  • Drive program timings by coordinating project tasks and resources
  • Apply APQP principles for product development and launches
  • Utilize CAE tools for simulations to optimize designs
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of components

Benefits

  • 100% on-site work environment
  • Opportunities to collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams
  • Leadership opportunities in managing supplier relationships
  • Involvement in cutting-edge electrified vehicle technology
  • Focus on high-quality, innovative product development
Full Job Description
Description:
  • As a High Voltage Electrical Component Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing High voltage battery components for electrified vehicles.
  • These critical components, including busbars, fuses, fuse carriers, HV connectors, and their associated components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our electrified vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge high voltage batteries.

Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on designing and releasing high voltage battery components for electrified vehicles.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives
  • Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management
  • Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline
  • Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches
  • Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance
  • Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively
  • Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components
  • Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • 100% onsite

Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of high voltage electrical components, such as busbars, fuses, fuse carriers, HV connectors, and associated hardware
  • The ability to understand and troubleshoot mechatronic problems, both mechanical and electrical
  • Ability to author system/component level electrical and/or mechanical requirements
  • Proficiency in using CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling
  • Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization
  • Strong understanding of component design for manufacturing processes and assembly (DFM and DFA)

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or industrial engineering.
  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering

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