Development Engineer (Mechanical Design & Construction for HV Battery Modules)

Actalent; Weil am Rhein; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Flextime and family-friendly environment

Yearly bonus based on performance

Vacation pay and Christmas bonus

Travel allowance

24-hour accident insurance

Employee parking with charging stations

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions in Weil am Rhein is seeking a Development Engineer specializing in Mechanical Design and Construction for HV Battery Modules. The position focuses on designing battery modules for integration into industrial machinery, ensuring safety, and developing cooling concepts. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and be skilled in using SolidWorks. This full-time role offers 30 days of vacation, flextime, and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in battery or energy storage systems.
• Comfortable with industrial integration.
• Ability to develop cooling and heating concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery modules and systems.
• Create mechanical production documentation.
• Specify and execute testing procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design for complex systems

Thermal management in high-power battery applications

Collaboration in international teams

Communication of technical concepts

Proficient in English

Knowledge of German

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Job description

Overview

Development Engineer (Mechanical Design & Construction for HV Battery Modules) – Weil am Rhein, Germany. Permanent position. On behalf of our client, a global leader in energy and data transmission systems.

Please note that we can only consider EU/Schengen applications, or valid German permit.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery modules and systems, ensuring optimal integration into industrial machinery such as cranes, mining vehicles, mobile robots, and construction equipment.
• Develop cooling and heating concepts for battery systems to maintain performance and safety.
• Engage in systems engineering, ensuring that all mechanical aspects integrate seamlessly within the overall battery system.
• Create mechanical production documentation, coordinating closely with the production and industrial automation departments.
• Specify and execute testing procedures to validate system robustness and compliance, using SolidWorks for design purposes.

Qualifications / Your profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with experience in battery or energy storage systems.
• Proficient in mechanical design for complex, large-scale systems and comfortable with industrial integration.
• Solid understanding of thermal management in high-power battery applications.
• Experienced in systems engineering and using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools for mechanical design.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international team setting and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

What you can expect

• 40 hours per week and 30 days vacation
• Flextime and family-friendly company
• Yearly bonus payment depending on company performance
• Vacation pay and Christmas bonus
• Travel allowance from 20km distance
• 24-hour accident insurance for work and private life
• Employee parking lot with charging stations for e-cars

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