Battery Engineer

Company: SparkCharge
Location: Somerville
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Growing start-up needs to add an experienced Battery Engineer to its tight-knit team. Will only consider engineers having at least 5 years of experience with actual products. Not a position for engineers who prefer corporate environments, fixed working hours, diffuse accountability, or relaxed deadlines. We will interview candidates who* Have experience building products, with responsibility from design through manufacturing. * Have experience with battery/power storage integration into products.* Have the experience, ability, and desire to lead and coach junior engineers.* Have the experience to quickly identify root causes of problems, analyze them, and rapidly resolve them, all using input from coworkers. * Can demonstrate a proactive, personally responsible approach to mechanical engineering. * Have practical, demonstrable proficiency with core concepts such as mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and materials science. Understanding of electrical engineering concepts is a big plus.* Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering* Use the English language fluently and effectively in their written and verbal communication.* Have experience in the electric vehicle or energy storage industries.Requirements* 5+ years related experience* Design sub-assemblies and assemblies for portable EV charging systems. * Ability to calculate and design heating and cooling management systems for high voltage battery applications.* Experience with fluid connections and ergonomic design.* Experience with integration of battery packs into equipment.* Work with vendors to procure prototypes. Conduct experiments to validate designs.* Rapidly analyze experimental results and make engineering adjustments as needed.* Utilize engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS.* Conduct 3D printing using company equipment.* Incorporate DFM principles. Ensure that final designs can be efficiently assembled in our manufacturing facility. * Experience with PCB manufacturing processes. BenefitsWe are a fast-paced, young start-up working to build a culture based on hard work, respect, work/life balance, and open communication. We offer unlimited paid time off. The Company pays 99% of employees' medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. Stock options are available.

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