EV Battery Pack Architect & Lead Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking an EV Battery Pack Lead Engineer in San Francisco to lead end‑to‑end design, validation, and industrialization of high‑voltage battery packs for electric vehicles.

You will guide mechanical, thermal, electrical, and Client engineers through the design cycle, review CAD/DV/DFMEA, and ensure compliance with UN38.3, ISO 26262, and ISO 6469, while driving supplier interactions and DFM/DFA best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of EV battery pack or energy storage system design experience.
• Strong knowledge of lithium‑ion cell technology, thermal management, HV safety, and mechanical structures.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations relevant to EV battery systems.
• Proficient in CAD tools and DV/PV testing with ability to interpret results and drive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV battery pack architecture, module configuration, cooling strategy, HV/LV distribution, and structural layout.
• Guide mechanical, thermal, electrical, and other engineers through the design cycle and review CAD/GD&T/DVPR documentation.
• Review CAE results and define execution plans for validation and testing, ensuring correlation with physical tests.
• Manage technical risks, ECO/ECN processes, and release gates while coordinating with suppliers.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for tooling, fixtures, and process validation to ensure PPAP readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

DV/PV testing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

PLM systems

Job description

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking an EV Battery Pack Lead Engineer in San Francisco to lead end‑to‑end design, validation, and industrialization of high‑voltage battery packs for electric vehicles.

You will guide mechanical, thermal, electrical, and Client engineers through the design cycle, review CAD/DV/DFMEA, and ensure compliance with UN38.3, ISO 26262, and ISO 6469, while driving supplier interactions and DFM/DFA best practices.