Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the design of HV battery pack including the coordination of related engineering activities for PHEV vehicle applications across AML programmes
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Lead the 3D concept design generation of HV battery pack for PHEV application in alignment with HV systems hardware
2. Lead the generation of system specification, and be responsible for delivery of hardware that meets system targets
3. Responsibility for package inside the HV battery including arrangement of cells, modules, cooling, HV-connection, and other relevant components to achieve target values of battery
4. Responsibility for integration of the battery in the vehicle
5. Coordinate + moderate cross functional engineering meetings, preparation of presentations and status reports for management
6. Creation of detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of HV battery pack incl. tolerance studies
7. Definition of HV battery pack BOM, driven by CAD structure
8. Chair FMEA meetings, ensure development team alignment on DVP and test activities
9. Liaise with interfacing system owners and package teams ensuring compatibility
10. Work closely with component suppliers ensuring cost, mass and functional optimisation
11. Support procurement team during supplier nomination process
12. Manage and maintain HV battery pack and HV systems CAD assembly within the whole programme buck
13. Troubleshooting and concern resolution during build and test phases
14. Work closely with development team to ensure functional performance + durability achieves targets and legal requirements are considered
15. Work closely with simulation team to ensure good model correlation for mainly thermal and vibrational behavior of battery components
16. Extensive liaison with internal HV Battery Systems team to achieve functional targets of HV Batteries
17. Releasing for prototype procurement and production launch
18. Tracking and management of all system costs – engineering, tooling, piece.
19. Train, coach and present technical information and share the knowledge throughout AML
20. Develop and record best practices and support development of design manuals to handle the Powertrain Electrification requirements of today and the future
Qualification & Experience:
21. Design and development of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware for hybrid and/or electric vehicles
22. Experience in designing the internals of a BEV vehicle with focus on cell/module arrangement and cooling
23. Understanding of hybrid and electric powertrain system functionalities and attributes at vehicle, system, and component levels
24. Significant experience in Siemens NX CAD software + Experience of using Teamcenter for data management
25. Knowledge of relevant vehicle legislation and certification requirements for HV automotive battery packs and HV systems
26. HV battery pack and vehicle level testing (including crash)
27. Experience in leading cross functional engineering activities (design, simulation, testing)
28. Simulation techniques used in the definition and validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware
29. Test methods used in the validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware
30. Ability to analyse and validate supplier data to identify issues
31. Working across functional teams (design, development, procurement, build and test) to deliver viable design solutions
32. Volume manufacturing processes – casting, machining, fabrication, forming, pipe and hose manufacture
33. BOM definition and maintenance
34. Creation of system DFMEAs
35. Working within an OEM environment
36. Formal releasing procedures and design change management
37. Tracking and planning of engineering, tooling and piece costs
38. Support of production sourcing activities
39. Support of production launch
40. Assembly line and general design for manufacture considerations
41. Engineering process and a working knowledge of industry standard tool sets.
42. Industry standard vehicle validation procedures
43. Developing design standards
44. Teamcenter PLM
45. Developing and documenting benchmark data
46. Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and/or related field
47. High Voltage Senior Authorised Person Qualification
48. High Voltage Live Working Qualification
Behaviours:
49. An inquisitive nature that will question until a technical understanding is reached
50. Ability to prioritise multiple tasks on a day-to-day level
51. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
52. Experience in cross-functional teams
53. Ability to organise multiple inputs into succinct summary
54. Accomplished writer of technical and project status reports
55. Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels including to senior director level at AML and in external companies
56. Ability to challenge experts, consultants and seniors by presenting measured opinion
57. Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology
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