Electrical Engineer - Battery Cell & Battery Management Systems (Indefinite US Work Authorization)

Crown Equipment; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment in Kentucky is seeking a lithium-ion battery subject matter expert responsible for cell selection, testing, and BMS algorithm development. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and has over 5 years of experience in battery systems.

This role involves defining battery requirements, test programs, and collaborating across teams to integrate battery systems into Crown’s products. The position offers excellent compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of battery systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion cells, testing, and BMS fundamentals.
• Experience with requirements, test plans, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineering’s lithium-ion battery subject matter expert.
• Define and execute characterization, aging, and abuse test programs.
• Develop data analysis workflows and translate results into requirements and models.

Skills

Battery systems experience

Data analysis

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as Engineering’s lithium-ion battery subject matter expert, responsible for cell selection, testing, modeling, and Battery Management System (BMS) algorithm development. Responsibilities include defining cell requirements, test programs, data analysis workflows, model development, and SoX algorithms. This role is central to specifying, validating, and integrating battery systems into Crown products.

Operate with strong technical judgment and independence, contributing cross-functionally and potentially guiding engineers or technicians. Reports to a Chief Engineer, Project Leader, or Group Leader with minimal supervision.

• Own electrical, thermal, lifecycle, and safety requirements for battery cells
• Define and execute characterization, aging, and abuse test programs
• Develop data analysis workflows and translate results into requirements and models
• Build and maintain cell models; support module and pack modeling
• Support thermal modeling across cells, modules, and packs
• Contribute to BMS architecture (sensing, control, protection)
• Collaborate with software on SoX, diagnostics, and protection functions
• Partner with mechanical, systems, controls, safety, and supply chain teams
• Support supplier reviews, test plans, and qualification

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of battery systems experience (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion cells, testing, and BMS fundamentals
• Experience with requirements, test plans, and technical specifications
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical communication
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% (overnight)
• Valid driver’s license and passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with cell characterization, SoX modeling, and abuse testing
• Knowledge of BMS architecture, sensing circuits, and safety-critical systems
• Experience in industrial, automotive, or motive power battery systems
• Familiarity with battery safety and regulatory standards

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Work Authorization

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

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