Battery Electrical Engineer

Motive Workforce; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a Battery Engineer, Electrical to lead the architecture and development of advanced lithium-ion battery systems. You will design high- and low-voltage distribution, create schematics, and select hardware for modules and packs used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

You will perform thermal analyses, support DFMEA activities, and collaborate across mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions and compliant

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system architecture for battery packs, including high- and low-voltage distribution and protection systems.
• Create electrical schematics for battery systems, sensors, contactors, fuses, connectors, and control electronics.
• Select and integrate electrical hardware such as current sensors, power electronics, microcontrollers, and supporting components.
• Perform thermal and power dissipation analyses to ensure reliable operation across environments.
• Support circuit design, simulation, bench testing, and validation.
• Contribute to DFMEA activities and support functional safety and compliance (ISO 26262/UL where applicable).
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to develop robust, manufacturable battery systems.
• Develop validation test plans, analyze results, and troubleshoot electrical system issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate engineering recommendations to stakeholders.

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking a Battery Engineer, Electrical to support the design and development of advanced lithium-ion battery systems. In this role, you will be responsible for defining system architecture, creating electrical schematics, selecting and integrating electronics hardware, and performing thermal and power dissipation analyses. Your work will directly influence the development of safe, high-performance battery modules and packs for automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and industrial applications. You will support all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through validation and production, while collaborating with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system architecture, including high- and low-voltage distribution, interfaces, and protection systems for battery packs.
• Create electrical schematics for battery systems, including sensors, contactors, fuses, connectors, harnesses, and control electronics.
• Select and integrate electrical hardware, including current sensors, power electronics, microcontrollers, and supporting components.
• Perform thermal and power dissipation analysis to support reliable operation across environmental and load conditions.
• Support circuit design, simulation, bench testing, and validation.
• Participate in DFMEA activities and support functional safety and compliance requirements, including ISO 26262 and UL standards where applicable.
• Partner with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to develop robust, manufacturable battery systems.
• Develop validation test plans, analyze results, and troubleshoot electrical system issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.