HV Battery Design PHEV Battery Components
Warwick
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Job Purpose:
To be responsible for design of HV battery pack components and other HV components for hybrid and electric vehicles across AML programs
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the 3D concept design generation of HV battery pack components and other HV components
Lead the generation of system specification, and be responsible for delivery of hardware that meets system targets
Responsibility for dimensioning, design and packaging of HV components and auxiliary components like brackets and fasteners to achieve target values of HV system and vehicle
Definition of BOM of these components, driven by CAD structure ensuring a carry-over strategy cross relevant carlines
Creation of detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of HV battery pack HV/LV components
Chair FMEA meetings, ensure development team alignment on DVP and test activities
Liaise with interfacing system owners and package teams ensuring compatibility
Work closely with component suppliers ensuring cost, mass and functional optimisation
Support procurement team during supplier nomination process
Troubleshooting and concern resolution during build and test phases
Work closely with development team to ensure functional performance and durability achieves targets
Work closely with simulation team to ensure good model correlation for mainly electrical and thermoelectrical behaviour of battery components
Extensive liaison with internal HV Battery Systems team to achieve functional targets of HV Batteries focusing on electrical behaviour
Releasing for prototype procurement and production launch
Tracking and management of all system costs – engineering, tooling, piece.
Train, coach and present technical information and share the knowledge throughout AML
Develop and record best practices and support development of design manuals to handle the Powertrain Electrification requirements of today and the future
Qualification & Experience:
Design and development of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware for hybrid and/or electric vehicles
Experience in dimensioning and design of HV-connectors, HV and LV harnesses
Understanding of hybrid and electric powertrain system functionalities and attributes at vehicle, system and component levels
Significant experience in Siemens NX CAD software
Experience of using Teamcenter for data management
Knowledge of relevant vehicle legislation and certification requirements for HV automotive battery packs and HV systems
HV battery pack and vehicle level testing (including crash)
Generation of 2D and 3D NX CAD in line with corporate standards
Simulation techniques used in the definition and validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware
Test methods used in the validation of HV battery pack and HV systems hardware
Ability to analyse and validate supplier data to identify issues
Working across functional teams (design, development, procurement, build and test) to deliver viable design solutions
Volume manufacturing processes – casting, machining, fabrication, forming, pipe and hose manufacture
BOM definition and maintenance
Creation of system DFMEAs
Driving optimisation through analysis
Working within an OEM environment
Formal releasing procedures and design change management
Tracking and planning of engineering, tooling and piece costs
Support of production sourcing activities
Support of production launch
Assembly line and general design for manufacture considerations
Engineering process and a working knowledge of industry standard tool sets.
Industry standard vehicle validation procedures
Developing design standards
Teamcentre PLM
Developing and documenting benchmark data
Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and/or related field
High Voltage Senior Authorised Person Qualification
High Voltage Live Working Qualification
Behaviours:
An inquisitive nature that will question until a technical understanding is reached
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks on a day-to-day level
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels including to senior director level at AML and in external companies
Ability to organise multiple inputs into succinct summary
Accomplished writer of technical and project status reports
Ability to challenge experts, consultants and seniors by presenting measured opinion
Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology
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