Battery Pack Development Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & wellbeing cover

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Battery Pack Development Engineer to drive BEV pack concepts and thermal management integration for future vehicle programs. You will coordinate simulations, prototype builds, and testing to validate new technologies with a cross-functional team.

In this role, you’ll lead design activities, assess risks, and build business cases for deployment, leveraging your EV propulsion and battery tech background to push innovation within Stellantis programs.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in engineering and related field.
• Minimum of 3 years with EV propulsion systems including CAD & analysis.
• Strong knowledge of chassis dynamics and battery/power electronics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop BEV battery pack concepts and integration strategies.
• Coordinate simulations, analyses, and prototype builds at module/pack/vehicle level.
• Execute test plans for proof-of-concept and conduct risk analyses.
• Build business cases for future vehicle implementation and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

EV propulsion experience

Chassis dynamics knowledge

Battery technologies

Power electronics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

3D visualization tools

Job description

The Battery Pack Development Engineer is responsible for developing innovative BEV battery pack technologies for future integration into Stellantis vehicle programs. These new technologies and systems will enable the next generation of range, power, safety, and fast charge capability for Stellantis vehicles. The Battery Pack Development Engineer will generate new design concepts for the structure and thermal management around our battery cells. Job responsibilities include hardware design, coordination of simulations and analysis, coordination of prototype builds (module, pack, and vehicle level), execution of test plans for proof-of-concept, conducting risk analyses, and building a business case for future vehicle implementation. The Battery Pack Development Engineer may operate as a project leader, coordinating the activities of a cross-functional team, and establishing goals/timelines to deliver new technologies through the Technology Readiness Level process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
• 3 years minimum experience working with electric vehicle propulsion systems, consisting of a mix of computer aided design and analytical/simulation work
• General overall knowledge of vehicle chassis dynamics
• Fundamental knowledge of battery technologies and power electronics
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
• Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to upper management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a focus on automotive technology, or closely related discipline from an ABET accredited university
• Proficiency in CAD software tools for 3D visualization of design concepts
• 0D, 1D, or 3D simulation experience related to thermodynamics, NVH, or vehicle crash/crush structural analysis.
• 5+ years experience working with electric vehicle propulsion systems, consisting of a mix of computer aided design and analytical/simulation work
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics basic principles

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.