Battery lead engineer (M/F)

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Job Description

As a Battery Development Technical Leader, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Independently lead HV and LV battery design projects;
• Coordinate and oversee CAD activities for HV and LV battery development;
• Ensure the quality of CAD deliverables: HV and LV battery design rules, model positioning, quality checks, etc.;
• Write and maintain a design guide throughout the project;
• Read and analyze the technical specifications of components;
• Participate in the 2D/3D design of components and assemblies;
• Participate in the 2D/3D design of assembly plans (if necessary).

Versatility

To successfully carry out these tasks, the candidate must demonstrate versatility through broad technical knowledge in battery-related aspects.
Thus, they will also be required to:

• Integrate thermal and mechanical aspects into battery design;
• Collaborate with teams on battery management systems (BMS) and control strategies;
• Supervise and coordinate battery pack testing and validation (cycling, abuse, vibration, aging, safety);
• Monitor advanced manufacturing processes and battery industrialization;
• Optimize battery performance and lifespan according to specific applications;
• Conduct technological monitoring of innovations in the battery field;
• Contribute to defining energy storage architectures and their integration into global systems;
• Collaborate with other departments to improve energy efficiency and system safety.

Candidate Profile

To successfully fulfill these tasks, the candidate should have:

• A Bac +2/3 degree (BTS/license) or an engineering school background in the automotive industry;
• Experience in industrial and mechanical design;
• At least 4 years of experience in LV and HV battery design.

Technical Skills

To perform these tasks successfully, the candidate must have the following technical skills:

• A deep understanding of battery operation at the cell/module/pack level;
• Knowledge of CAD software: Catia, SolidWorks;
• Proficiency in traditional office tools: Microsoft Office, planning tools.

Industry Skills

To effectively carry out the role, the candidate must have the following industry-related skills:

• Knowledge of battery validation tests (safety, performance, aging);
• Expertise in battery thermal management and heat exchange handling;
• Experience with advanced energy storage materials and technologies;
• Understanding of battery regulations and energy storage system standards.

Required Aptitudes

To successfully perform these tasks, the candidate must:

• Have strong interpersonal skills;
• Be highly autonomous in project execution;
• Be proactive in proposing technical solutions;
• Be open to international work: fluency in English is required;
• Engage in teamwork and foster interdepartmental collaboration;
• Have an analytical mindset and problem-solving ability;
• Be able to simplify technical concepts for a non-expert audience.