Battery Engineer - Mechanical

Re:Build Manufacturing; San Francisco, New Kensington (CA, Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is searching for a skilled engineer to lead the design and analysis of innovative battery packs in San Francisco. You will play a crucial role in decision-making across various engineering functions, ensuring compliance with performance standards and creating detailed CAD models.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in relevant industries, with strong leadership and communication skills. Opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits await you at Re:Build.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system design for lithium-ion battery packs or related technologies.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in relevant industries.
• Proficient with CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product design and development for battery packs.
• Communicate across engineering teams.
• Create and deliver CAD models and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

CAD Proficiency

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Catia

Solidworks

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Job description

Who we are looking for

You will be responsible for the design and analysis of battery packs and will lead teams of multi‑discipline engineers. You will have a direct role in key decision‑making to bring to market a portfolio of Re:Build battery packs for many industries. This position will encompass all program cycles including concept design, prototyping, detailed analysis, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and testing. You will use detailed performance simulations to model critical performance. You will quickly develop CAD and/or prototype models and present quality results to customers and other partners. This position will require you to collaborate between program management, analysis, procurement, and manufacturing teams. Strong presentation and communication skills are a must.

What you get to do

• Lead the product design and development for industry‑changing Re:Build battery packs.
• Communicate across engineering teams to make program critical decisions.
• Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams.
• Create and deliver CAD models and presentations to customers.
• Develop supporting material for design such as bill of materials, assembly, or installation procedures.
• Ensure compliance to standards and battery pack performance needs.
• Work multi‑functionally to verify battery software and hardware meet the system needs and battery pack requirements.

What you bring to the Team

• 3 or more years of system design for lithium‑ion battery packs or related technologies.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience for automotive, aerospace, industrial or related industries.
• Experience in design, developing and testing of battery systems for electrified propulsion or stationary energy storage.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including strong technical communication.
• Self‑directed with strong leadership, team building, collaboration, organizational skills, and demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Basic understanding of UL, or similar, and regulatory certification processes.
• Proficient with CAD programs such as Catia or Solidworks.
• Familiar with analysis packages such as FEMAP and NASTRAN (or equivalent).
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar with strong emphasis on practical work.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar with strong emphasis on practical work.
• 4 or more years of project management experience.
• Experience with BMS software development and control algorithms.
• Experience with mathematical modeling of batteries or experimental work in the field of batteries.

Location: New Kensington, PA

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or call 617.909.6275.