Design Engineer

Raeon; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Pension

Flexible working

Career development support

Job summary

Raeon in Warwick, UK is seeking a Battery Design Engineer to lead the design of battery modules and packs, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to deliver high-performance energy solutions.

You will work within a small, fast-paced startup, contributing from concept through R&D to manufacture and test while growing in a multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualifications in electrical, automotive or similar engineering fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar technical role within the battery or electrification industry.
• Good understanding of electrification systems, battery packs, creepage and clearance and high voltage systems.
• Ability to create and read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Excellent CAD proficiency, ideally Solidworks or Fusion.
• Confidence using lab equipment, such as power supplies and electrical loads.
• Confidence using basic workshop tools.
• Experience with DC electrical systems, battery packs, bus bar specification, BMS systems and PDUs is desirable.
• Experience writing test plans, reports and supporting the authoring of DFMEAs.
• Standards Awareness: Support the validation and certification of modules to UN38.3 and other standards.
• Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication and teamwork skills both internal and external.
• Ability to work both independently, in a team and will ask for help or feedback when needed.
• Enthusiastic and driven attitude, with a keen interest to learn and progress both personally and as a team.
• On-site Presence: Ability to work 40 hours a week, withat least 4 days a week onsite.
• Flexibility: Willing to travel nationally and internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Design battery modules and packs and support the design, manufacture and test of our products.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for growth within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Contribute to the creation of batteries from concept and R&D through to manufacture and test.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and test to ensure robust battery solutions.

Skills

Electrical Eng.

Schematics Reading

CAD Proficiency

Teamwork

Travel

Lab Equipment

Electrical Systems

Education

Electrical/Automotive Eng degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Location Warwick, Warwickshire, UK (Onsite)

About Raeon

Custom batteries are inaccessible for too many. From motorbikes to drones, boats to robotics and everything in between, we build batteries differently to enable high performance, affordable optimisation.

We're at the start of our journey. We have experience, innovation and momentum on our side.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

We are looking for a highly proactive and capable Battery Design Engineer to join us as we expand our engineering team. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for the design of the battery modules and packs, supporting both the design, manufacture and test of our custom battery products.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a highly multidisciplinary team, with many opportunities for growth and development within a fast paced startup environment. You will get the chance to support the creation of our batteries from concept and R&D through to manufacture and test, contributing to all areas of the business from your first day.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome - we are an equal opportunities employer. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we encourage you to apply.

• A degree or equivalent qualifications in electrical, automotive or similar engineering fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar technical role within the battery or electrification industry.
• Good understanding of electrification systems, battery packs, creepage and clearance and high voltage systems.
• Ability to create and read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Excellent CAD proficiency, ideally Solidworks or Fusion.
• Confidence using lab equipment, such as power supplies and electrical loads.
• Confidence using basic workshop tools.
• Experience with DC electrical systems, battery packs, bus bar specification, BMS systems and PDUs is desirable.
• Experience writing test plans, reports and supporting the authoring of DFMEAs.
• Standards Awareness: Support the validation and certification of modules to UN38.3 and other standards.
• Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication and teamwork skills both internal and external.
• Ability to work both independently, in a team and will ask for help or feedback when needed.
• Enthusiastic and driven attitude, with a keen interest to learn and progress both personally and as a team.
• On-site Presence: Ability to work 40 hours a week, withat least 4 days a week onsite.
• Flexibility: Willing to travel nationally and internationally if required.

What we're offering

A unique opportunity to play an instrumental role at an early stage within a fast growing UK battery company. The role will be rewarding, engaging and demanding.

• 25 days holiday per year, plus Christmas to New Year additional holiday (based on full-time).
• Pension
• Flexible working and family friendly approach
• Support with personal and career development, such as support towards Professional Registration.