Senior Engineer - EV Battery System Design

Our Team

Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) is an engineering group at HATCI that focuses on advanced technology research and development applied to current/future production vehicles and future mobility. AEL covers a wide range of areas from the development of new vehicle concepts to computer-aided engineering and vehicle energy analysis and management.

The Position

HATCI is currently seeking a Senior Engineer - EV Battery System Design for our Superior Township, MI facility (near Ann Arbor). The Battery Research & Development team is an Engineering Department within AEL, which was established to undertake projects related to EV high voltage battery system development. This position reports to the Manager of Battery System Design within the Battery Research & Development organization.

Job description:
Senior Engineer - EV Battery System Design

Our Team

Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) is an engineering group at HATCI that focuses on advanced technology research and development applied to current/future production vehicles and future mobility. AEL covers a wide range of areas from the development of new vehicle concepts to computer-aided engineering and vehicle energy analysis and management.

The Position

HATCI is currently seeking a Senior Engineer - EV Battery System Design for our Superior Township, MI facility (near Ann Arbor). The Battery Research & Development team is an Engineering Department within AEL, which was established to undertake projects related to EV high voltage battery system development. This position reports to the Manager of Battery System Design within the Battery Research & Development organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Core responsibilities will include a subset of the following:

• Execute engineering projects to develop new high voltage battery systems to support Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electrified vehicles (xEV).
  • Design and development of xEV battery pack systems.
  • Project management of parts or systems of battery packs or modules with focus on design release responsibility.
  • Understand and follow high voltage battery system development and reliability standards, procedures, and specifications; ensure proper documentation and communication of test and development results.
  • Benchmark competitor electrified vehicles for design, construction, process, and cost. Use benchmark data to drive internal development direction and design target setting.
  • Communicate selected battery technologies to Korean Headquarters, introducing them to current or next-generation production programs.
  • Manage research activities with external partners including national labs, universities, and suppliers.
  • Investigate industry trends by monitoring publication of technical papers and reports.
• Understand and follow the department’s business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission.
• Set up engineering goals and objectives aligned with the department’s direction, and drive execution, engagement, and results to accomplish them.
• Facilitate team collaboration through transparent communication.
• Produce and deliver presentations on key project milestones and achievements.
• Remain current with new technology and competitive products to drive innovation.
• Provide technical support for xEV battery system-related concerns for pre-production and post-production.
• Support xEV development in collaboration with the Korean Headquarters, fostering cross-pollination of knowledge and processes.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educational Requirements

• Basic: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or other related fields
• Preferred: M.S. in Electrical Engineering