Pinnacle Professional Services

The individual will be responsible for defining, documenting, and designing battery pack and battery module bussing and wiring components and overseeing validation of those components and assemblies.. Apply technical knowledge to the on-time delivery of work products through the product development life cycle for each project.. Work closely with Systems Engineers and CAE Engineers to prove out design concepts prior to pack prototype builds.. Experienced with the design, handling, and manufacture of high voltage lithium-ion battery systems.. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general.

senior electrical engineer

Location: Lake Orion, MI, US  
Flexible work model offered. Salary is negotiated for you. Posted salaries may not be accurate.

Job Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development and execution of core battery electrical system components and assemblies. The individual will be responsible for defining, documenting, and designing battery pack and battery module bussing and wiring components and overseeing validation of those components and assemblies.
An effective candidate is comfortable applying technical knowledge to innovative designs, driving resolution of challenges, and taking ownership of new product development activities. 
 
Responsibilities
•	Apply technical knowledge to the on-time delivery of work products through the product development life cycle for each project.
•	Own the design & development of efficient designs for components & sub-assemblies.
•	Work in concert with manufacturing engineers in the development of processes & tools supporting manufacture and assembly.
•	Component definition, sizing, selection, and design of cell electrical interconnections & bussing, module and pack high current and high voltage electrical interconnections & bussing, fusing, sensing, and control circuitry.
•	Work closely with Systems Engineers and CAE Engineers to prove out design concepts prior to pack prototype builds.
•	Act as a mentor and advisor to Design Release Engineers (DREs) on the team.
•	Key contributor to electrical system DFMEAs/PFMEAs, DVP&Rs and Product & Process design reviews.
•	Lead supplier evaluation and development for responsible commodities, in collaboration with purchasing.
•	Support prototype system builds by ensuring parts are on time and that issues are resolved in a timely manner.
•	Other duties as assigned.
•	Predictable and reliable attendance.
 Position Qualifications
•	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
•	Minimum of five (5) years of experience in high voltage (>350V) electrification product design or product development.
•	Proficient in root cause analysis and resolution.
•	Proficient in understanding CAE models, including deciphering boundary conditions, assumptions, and model limitations.
•	Adept in data processing and statistical analysis.
•	Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical data to internal & external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers.
•	Experienced with the design, handling, and manufacture of high voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
•	Educated on common automotive & industry standards.
•	Familiar with the product design process.
•	Self-motivated problem solver; pays attention to the details.
•	Challenges the status quo and strives for continuous improvement.
•	Abides by safety standards and protocols.
 Key Competencies
•	Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with quality focus in actions and results.
•	Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
•	Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
•	Future Focus: Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes, methods, systems, products, or services.
•	Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
•	Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potentials risks and threats in the workplace.
•	Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
•	Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general.
•	Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
•	Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
 
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•	Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•	Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
•	Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.



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