Battery Systems Engineer: High-Voltage & Power Electronics

Motive Workforce Solutions; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce seeks a Battery Engineer, Electrical to design and develop advanced lithium-ion battery systems. You will define system architecture, create electrical schematics, select and integrate electronics hardware, and conduct thermal and power dissipation analyses to ensure safe, high-performance modules and packs.

You will support all lifecycle phases from concept through validation and production, collaborating with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to

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.

Job description

Motive Workforce seeks a Battery Engineer, Electrical to design and develop advanced lithium-ion battery systems. You will define system architecture, create electrical schematics, select and integrate electronics hardware, and conduct thermal and power dissipation analyses to ensure safe, high-performance modules and packs.

You will support all lifecycle phases from concept through validation and production, collaborating with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to