Battery Pack Electrical Engineer, Re:Build Battery Solutions

Re:Build Manufacturing; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge lithium-ion battery systems. This role involves driving improvements in battery performance, energy density, and safety across various applications, including electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with industry standards while innovating new materials and methods. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Financial rewards based on company success

Qualifications

• 3+ years in system design for lithium-ion battery packs or related technologies.
• Strong emphasis on practical work in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development of lithium-ion battery systems.
• Conduct tests to evaluate battery performance and compliance with standards.

Skills

System design for lithium-ion battery packs

Engineering experience in automotive or aerospace

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and collaboration skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD programs (Catia, Solidworks)

Electrical layout and design programs

Job description

Who is Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:Build) is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of our subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diverse growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, our employees, our communities and our investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide meaningful avenues for personal and professional growth.

About Re:Build Battery Solutions

Re:Build Battery Solutions is a turnkey battery provider focused on the design, development and manufacturing of durable, high-quality battery packs for motive and stationary energy storage applications. We also offer custom and off-the-shelf battery management systems (BMS) and we design and build battery process lines. We are committed to strengthening the US battery value chain by providing reliable, cost-effective, domestic technology solutions and exceptional customer service.

Who we are looking for

You will be responsible for the electrical design and analysis of Re:Build’s industry-leading battery solutions. You will have a direct role in key decision-making to bring to market a portfolio of Re:Build battery modules and battery packs for many industries. This position will support all program cycles including concept, detailed design, prototyping, detailed analysis, manufacturing, and testing. You will develop layouts, CAD, and/or prototype models and present quality results to customers and other stakeholders. You will use detailed analysis and simulations to model critical performance. To be successful in this role, strong presentation and communication skills are a must.

What you get to do

• Lead the electrical design and development of lithium-ion battery systems for various applications, including electric vehicles, aerospace, renewable energy storage, and more.
• Work on improving battery performance, energy density, and safety.
• Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams.
• Create and deliver CAD models and presentations to customers.
• Conduct tests to evaluate battery performance under different conditions. Analyze data to identify potential improvements and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in battery technology. Innovate new materials and methods to enhance battery performance.
• Manage schedule and tasking to meet and exceed expectations.
• Communicate across engineering disciplines to make program critical decisions. Work cross-functionally to verify battery software and hardware meet the system needs and battery pack requirements.
• Work closely with program management, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to integrate battery systems into products. Ensure the battery design meets the overall product requirements.
• Ensure all battery designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Develop supporting material for design such as bill of materials, assembly, or installation procedures.

What you bring to the Team

• 3 or more years of system design for lithium-ion battery packs or related technologies.
• Minimum 4 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, communication, 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 electrical layout, design, and analysis programs.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar with strong emphasis on practical work.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar with strong emphasis on practical work.
• 2 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 Requirement: Position is based out of our Pittsburgh PA plant.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

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 accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.