Battery Designer

What does a Battery Design Thermal Engineer do at Fluence?

• Assist the engineering lead in developing 3D CAD models of battery component and energy storage systems from concept to creation. Components include structural, electrical, and thermal components
• Apply design for manufacturing and design for assembly knowledge into system design
• Lead and develop 2D component drawings to be shared with suppliers and manufacturing
• Lead and perform tolerancing stack up analysis to ensure smooth component integration
• Analyze and execute design changes as a result of tolerance stack ups
• Document and maintain component specifications such as material and mass
• Support component design reviews and analysis
• Identify cost and performance optimization areas in component design
• Collaborate with global engineering and design team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks

What does the ideal candidate look like?

• 3+ years in design/engineering in battery pack components or subsystems
• Proficient in PTC Creo and Windchill data management software
• Demonstrated ability in creating world-class component design
• Understanding of component manufacturing processes including stamping, die casting, injection molding, and machining and impacts to component design
• Understanding of design for high volume assembly and manufacturing 
• Proficient in ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T with the ability to perform dimensional stack ups independently
• Ability to work independently with little guidance from team members
• Preferred experience: high voltage battery module design